PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (MHT) Days or Nights

apartment American Health Partners location_onMartin, TN, US

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to:

Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking
Transport patients and equipment
Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients
Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients

Required Work Experience:

One (1) to two (2) years’ in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

CNA Certification Required
CPI Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPI certified healthcare professional.
CPR Certification will be trained at the next available class. Until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPR certified healthcare professional.
CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers.

Other Requirements:

Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and week-end work
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Physical Requirements:

Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

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