Mental Health Technician - (CNA) (NAR)
Company: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Location: Spokane
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
REPORTS TO: Nursing Leadership SUMMARY STATEMENT & PURPOSEThe
Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the
treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision,
interaction, and role modeling to patients. Provides group
"activities" and assists with milieu management. MHTs work under
the direction of a Registered Nurse.All employees are expected to
be pleasant, respectful, and courteous in all interactions with
patients, families, staff, and visitors of the Hospital, as well as
being a positive representative of INBH at all times. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESAll functions are essential
functions unless otherwise noted. The job functions of this
position are not limited to the duties listed below. Accountable
for patient safety; routinely check patients through observation
rounds and compliance with suicide and/or elopement
precautions.Accompany patients to cafeteria and supervise
meals.Orient new patients to the unit and their room.Teach and
assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily
livingComplete community safety searches as indicated.Complete
report sheets as directed.Comply with standards for infection
control, OSHA regulations and risk management. Report unsafe
conditions.Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
responsibilities.Supervises and assists patients in all patient
areas.Check patients for contraband and manage patient's valuables
and belongings.Report suspected change in condition and/or
potential crisis situations to the nurse in charge.Take
responsibility to be kept informed and work to minimize delays in
processes, procedures, and service delivery.Assume responsibility
for the completion of all patient care responsibilities and other
assigned duties. PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS, WORK ENVIRONMENT
& CONDITIONS:
Keywords: Universal Health Services, Inc., Spokane , Mental Health Technician - (CNA) (NAR), Professions , Spokane, Washington
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