Mental Health Tech or CNA - Days

St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center • Helena, MT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician performs selected patient care activities. The Mental Health Technician is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient’s therapeutic treatment plan. Primary responsibilities include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. Must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as a member of a clinical team.

The Certified Nurse Assistant performs selected patient care activities. The Certified Nurse Assistant is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and provides various patient care activities and non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as a member of a clinical team. With direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care and assists team members with delegated tasks/procedures within their scope of practice. They will possess a thorough understanding of the position’s roles/responsibilities; seeks clarification when appropriate. Ability to produce accurate and timely computer documentation with little direction. Knowledge of printer and fax functions. Highly motivated to perform and able to multi-task. Flexibility in floating to assist with CNA and sitter functions on other units when needed.

Requirements

• 1 year experience in behavioral health unit preferred.
• Knowledge of safety measures.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Medical terminology required.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• CPI/PART as required by state.
• Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers.
• Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
• Able to read and write in order to complete medical reports.
• Basic arithmetic is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in patient care setting.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of a CNA program.
• Current certification as a nursing assistant.
• BLS certification required.
• Exhibits judgment in organizing time and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers, within job duties.
• Possess interpersonal communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations.
• Communicates in an effective, respectful and appropriate manner, contributing to the team environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the patient care team.

Nice To Haves

• CNA preferred; if no certificate at time of hire, must have CNA certification within 1 year of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse.
• Physically assisting patients.
• Dealing with patient emergencies.
• Working as a member of a clinical team.
• Providing various patient care activities and non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient.
• Providing direct patient care and assisting team members with delegated tasks/procedures within their scope of practice.
• Producing accurate and timely computer documentation with little direction.
• Assisting with CNA and sitter functions on other units when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED