Mental Health Tech
Summary
Directly observes patients, helps with activities of daily living, and intervenes to maintain safety. Requires high school or equivalent, BLS from AHA, and hospital patient care experience within the last three years; CNA preferred.
Highlights
- Experience
- Hospital patient care experience within last 3 years
- Education
- High school or equivalent
- Certifications
- BLS from AHA required; CNA preferred
- Physical Requirements
- Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Mental Health Technician is responsible for the direct, continuous observation of patients. She/he intervenes as necessary to prevent physical harm to patients who might be at elevated risk of injuring themselves or others due to confusion, delirium,self-destructive behavior, or a high likelihood of falling. Mental Health Technician works with others in the healthcare team to provide Activities of Daily Living and assure prompt intervention to maintain patient safety.
EXPERIENCE: Hospital patient care experience within the last three years.
OTHER: Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)
EDUCATION: Required: High School or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Hospital patient care experience within the last three years.
OTHER: Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)
EDUCATION: Required: High School or Equivalent