Behavioral Health Unit Certified Nurse Assistant / Mental Health Tech-Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health

Behavioral Health Unit Certified Nurse Assistant / Mental Health Tech-Full Time

Houston, TX +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary:

    To assist licensed personnel in the delivery of quality patient care.

    Essential Functions:

    • Provides for patient's personal hygiene: gives bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assists with showers.
    • Provides for activities of daily living: assists with meals and feeds patients; ambulates, turns, and positions patients; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
    • Performs I&O, checks vital signs and weight, specimen collection, and post-mortem care.
    • Provides for comfort needs of patients.
    • Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees.
    • Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
    • Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers; transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
    • Promptly answers patients' call lights and requests.
    • Reports observations of a patient to the nurse caring for the patient to ensure professional assessment.
    • Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and clean appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
    • Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
    • Maintains good working relations among all nursing unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.
    • In special areas, performs duties as defined on specialized-skill list.
    • With specialized training, and written approval, may perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to assigned area.
    • Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.

    Required Skills

    Minimum Education:

    • High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

    • Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.

    Required License/Certifications:

    Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).

    BLS Certification—American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) Required. Must be current

    Required Experience

    • Mental Health Tech.

  • Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    • High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

    • Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.

    Required License/Certifications:

    Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).

    BLS Certification—American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) Required. Must be current

  • Locations
    Houston, TX • Austin, TX