Mental Health Worker - Geriatric

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living, for adult and geriatric patients in an inpatient setting. The Mental Health Worker also supports unit functions, maintains a safe and clean environment, and acts as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team. In an outpatient setting, the role involves carrying out the activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director.

Requirements

Current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) issued by the State, if a CNA.
If not a CNA, must have a minimum of one year experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living.
Supports unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
Performs basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
Performs some clerical duties as assigned.
Carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients (in outpatient setting).
Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.