About this opportunity
American Health Partners lists this PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) opportunity in martin, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mental Health TechnicianUnity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.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 recordsDirect patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walkingTransport patients and equipmentMonitor patients for assessments and report to supervisorComplete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospitalParticipate and assist with recreational activities for patientsParticipate and assist with therapeutic activities for patientsRequired Work Experience: One (1) to two (2) years' in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferredLicensing/Certification/Education Requirements:CNA Certification RequiredCPI 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 weekend workMust be willing and able to work flexible hoursPhysical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 poundsEqual 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.
Worksite address
martin, TN, 38237, US
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