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Jennie Stuart Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant / Mental Health Tech to join our team at the JSH Medical Center. This full-time, regular/at-will position is integral to our commitment to providing exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will assist licensed personnel in a variety of tasks aimed at maintaining patient comfort, hygiene, and well-being. Essential functions of the role include attending to patients' personal hygiene needs, assisting with activities of daily living, performing intake and output measurements, checking vital signs, collecting specimens, and providing post-mortem care. The role also involves ensuring patient comfort, working effectively as part of a healthcare team, assisting in the orientation of new employees, and utilizing resources in a safe and efficient manner. Maintaining a clean and safe environment for both patients and co-workers is paramount, as is the transportation of patients and equipment when necessary. Prompt response to patients' call lights and requests, reporting patient observations to nurses, and maintaining a professional demeanor are also key responsibilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate dependability through punctuality and consistent attendance, maintain good working relationships through effective communication, and may perform specialized tasks with appropriate training and approval. Flexibility in accepting reassignments to meet the care needs of all patients is expected. The position is based at the JSH Medical Center and does not offer per diem.

Required Skills

+ High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

+ Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or equivalent.

+ Active registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (CNA).

+ Current BLS Certification—American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider).

+ Ability to provide personal hygiene care for patients, including bedpans, baths, shampoos, and shaves.

+ Competence in assisting with meals and feeding patients, ambulating, turning, and positioning.

+ Skill in performing intake and output measurements, checking vital signs, and weight management.

+ Proficiency in specimen collection and post-mortem care.

+ Commitment to patient comfort and team collaboration.

+ Efficient use of resources and materials.

+ Maintenance of a safe and clean work environment.

+ Prompt response to patient calls and requests.

+ Effective communication and observation skills to report to nursing staff.

+ Professional appearance and demeanor.

+ Dependability in terms of punctuality and attendance.

+ Ability to maintain good working relations with co-workers.

+ Willingness to perform additional tasks with specialized training.

+ Flexibility to accept reassignments as needed.

Required Experience

+ Experience as a Mental Health Tech.

+ Experience in providing care and support to patients with mental health needs.

+ Familiarity with mental health environments and patient care protocols.

+ Proven track record of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

+ Experience in maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations.

+ Prior experience in a hospital or medical center setting is preferred.

+ Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

+ Experience in crisis intervention and patient safety procedures is advantageous.

+ History of continued education or certification in mental health or related fields is beneficial.