PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Days/Nights

Career Center • Martin, TN

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About The Position

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses in psychiatric hospitals serving geriatric patients experiencing mental health crises or behavioral disturbances, including those related to dementia. The role assists patients with daily living activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, and helps provide a safe, therapeutic environment and crisis intervention. The position also involves supporting patient assessments, admissions, and recreational and therapeutic activities.

Requirements

• CNA certification is required.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training, or completion of the training before direct patient care, with yearly refreshers.
• Must be willing and able 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 bathing, dressing, and walking assistance.
• 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.
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including eating and toileting.
• Help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and provide crisis intervention.

What This Job Offers

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