PRN Certified Nursing Assistant; MHT Nights

PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (MHT) Days or Nights

Join to apply for the PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (MHT) Days or Nights role at American Health Partners

Unity 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.

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

• 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

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

• 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.

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

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

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.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider;
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care