Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Nights

TruHealth•Martin, TN

About The Position

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Tennessee and Alabama that specialize in treating geriatric patients experiencing mental health crises or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses, assists patients with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment and provide crisis intervention. The listed shift is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
CMS Restraint and Seclusion training, or training completed before direct patient care, with yearly refreshers.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.
The position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and weekend work.
Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds is required.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting is preferred.
CPI certification; training will be provided 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; training will be provided 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.

Responsibilities

Complete, file, and retrieve medical records.
Provide direct patient care, including assisting with bathing, dressing, and walking.
Transport patients and equipment.
Monitor patients for assessments and report observations to a supervisor.
Complete admission paperwork and orient patients to the hospital.
Participate in and assist with recreational activities for patients.
Participate in and assist with therapeutic activities for patients.
Help provide a safe therapeutic environment and crisis intervention.