MENTAL HEALTH TECH/ CNA

Bloomington Meadows is seeking a dynamic and talented Mental Health Technician to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key responsibilities include:

• Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions and hallucinations.
• Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
• Remains in patient care areas whenever possible to assist patients and visitors.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis.
• Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients' rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
• Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and uses the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately.
• Represents the facility in a manner that conveys a professional, courteous, caring, and cooperative attitude.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate desired, but not required
• Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields
• Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred

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