Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNA - AM Shift
About The Position
SWVMHI in Marion, VA is recruiting for 12-hour, AM Shift Psychiatric Care Technicians/CNAs to join its talented and dedicated Nursing Services Team. Position Hours: 6:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Working at Least Every Other Weekend Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available Psychiatric Care Technicians Assist Nurses By: Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and Extended Rehabilitation Service unit Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations documenting and communicating using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
Requirements
- Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening
- Ability to read, write and speak in the English language
- Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical and behavioral status
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to maintain all required orientation and annual competencies
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co- workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and treatment
- Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team
- Ability to administer CPR and perform Therapeutic Options approved physical interventions
- Ability to work overtime hours, rotating weekends, and holidays
- Ability to use email and electronic health records
- Will obtain certification as a C.N.A by the Virginia Board of Nursing within probationary period.
- Obtain a CNA Certification within probationary period and maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care or correction setting is preferred.
- Valid Driver's License preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Maintaining accountability in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment
- Creating healthy interpersonal interactions on adult acute admissions unit, geriatric unit, and Extended Rehabilitation Service unit
- Observing and reporting feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical condition, emotional well-being, and other situations documenting and communicating using specialized training for promoting mental wellness recovery
Benefits
- DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
