Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Days

TruHealth • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals specializing in care for 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. The role also involves crisis intervention and supporting recreational and therapeutic activities.

Requirements

• Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant.
• CPI certification is required, or training must be completed before providing direct patient care; yearly refreshers are required.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training is required, or training must be completed before providing direct patient care; yearly refreshers are required.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
• Travel is required.
• The position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours work, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and walking.
• Help provide a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with crisis intervention.
• Complete, file, and retrieve medical records.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed