Mental Health Worker/C.N.A. PT Nights R3

Care New England Health System • Providence, RI

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About The Position

The Mental Health Worker/C.N.A. serves as a patient advocate by modeling performance standards, communicating with patients, and meeting their service needs. The role assists registered nurses with direct patient care, particularly activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic unit environment through observation, monitoring, interaction, and assistance with groups. The position is on Riverview 3, an adult general treatment unit.

Requirements

• Experience working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
• Excellent written skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• External candidates must have C.N.A. certification.
• Internal Mental Health Worker candidates must have or complete C.N.A. certification within six months of accepting the position.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences is preferred; comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients by modeling performance standards and communicating with them to meet their service needs.
• Assist registered nurses in direct patient care, especially with activities of daily living.
• Help maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment through observation, monitoring, and interaction.
• Provide or assist with groups.

What This Job Offers

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