Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHTs provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHTs provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention.
Requirements
- Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant required
- CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
- CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers
- CPR certification is not required upon hire. However, training will be given yearly. (MHT’s will always be working with a CPR certified nurse while on the floor.)
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
