Hopkinsville, KY, 42240, USA
1 day ago
Behavioral Health Unit Certified Nurse Assistant / Mental Health Tech-Full Time
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.
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