PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (MHT) Days
About The Position
Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals specializing in treating geriatrics experiencing mental health crises or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services include diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses, assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHTs are also responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and providing 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.
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
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
