CNA Lead/Mental Health Assistant

the South Dakota State Government•Yankton, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Assistant provides direct care services, assists with unit management duties, provides an atmosphere conducive to treatment and supports patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues in an effort to meet the patients' needs. Multiple shifts available, including holidays and weekends. Shift differential: $2.00 pm and night shift, $1.50 weekend shift, $1.00 Geriatric pay. The Human Services Center provides a comprehensive employee orientation including completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification.

Requirements

Previous CNA experience is required
Knowledge of unit routine and the physical and psychological needs of the mentally ill
Knowledge of patient safety procedures
Knowledge of standard treatment programs for the mentally ill
Knowledge of procedures for documenting patient behavior and progress
Knowledge of patient's rights
Ability to provide work direction
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures
Ability to lift 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of effective methods of assigning and monitoring subordinates' work and providing training
National Career Readiness Certificate

Responsibilities

Provides direct care services
Assists with unit management duties
Provides an atmosphere conducive to treatment
Supports patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues
Assigning and monitoring subordinates' work
Providing training
Carry out individual program plans for treatment of patients
Accurately observe, recognize, report, and record physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients
Verbalize the needs of patients
Be empathetic and supportive with patients
Assist in lifting and moving patients
Deal with aggressive behavior
Communicate information clearly and concisely