Mental Health Tech

North Kansas City, MO

Experience

Hospital patient care experience within last 3 years

Education

High school or equivalent required

Certifications

BLS from AHA required; CNA preferred

Physical Requirements

Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking

Mental Health Tech

Directly observes patients and helps with activities of daily living to maintain safety; involves prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Requires high school or equivalent, BLS from AHA, and hospital patient care experience within the last 3 years; CNA preferred.

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

Certifications

BLS from AHA required; CNA preferred

Physical Requirements

Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking

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