Certified Nurse Assistant (MHT) Days
About The Position
Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention.
Requirements
- CNA Certification Required
- CPI Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPI certified healthcare professional.
- CPR Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPR certified healthcare professional.
- CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) to two (2) years’ in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
- Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking
- Transport patients and equipment
- Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
- Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
- Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients
- Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients
Benefits
- New Competitive Wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
