Mental Health Worker w/ CNA preferred FT Nights Float
About The Position
Provides role as patient advocate through their own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients' needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients' activities of daily living. Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, direct interaction with patients', and providing/assisting in groups. Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health. EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
- Candidate must have excellent written skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- C.N.A. Preferred: 2% Pay Differential Available to Applicants who maintain an Active CNA License.
Responsibilities
- Provides role as patient advocate through their own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients' needs for service.
- Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients' activities of daily living.
- Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, direct interaction with patients', and providing/assisting in groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
