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St. Veronica Mental Health Technician 7A-7P

Catholic Care Center

Bel Aire, KS | Full Time

$29k-36k (estimate)

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Catholic Care Center is Hiring a St. Veronica Mental Health Technician 7A-7P Near Bel Aire, KS

Senior Behavioral Health Mental Health Technician(MHT)

Position Available : FULLTIME 7A-7P

PRIMARY PURPOSE – Provides professional direct patient care and program services under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse to senior behavioral health patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy, standards, and objectives of Catholic Care Center and the Senior Behavioral Health Program. Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and provides compassionate person-centered care to patients consistent with role scope, current regulatory standards, and practice expectations. Demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to older adults and geriatric patients age generally 55 years and older.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (The essential responsibilities and accountabilities of this position including interactions with other departments and outside vendors, if applicable, in PRIORITY order.)

General Duties

Demonstrates performance of tasks necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and provide optimum patient care.

Provides direct patient care and assistance as needed and as assigned to support patients with ADLS to include dressing, bathing, eating, feeding, and other tasks as needed to ensure quality care and management of the patient

Leads and/or assists with program related activities and groups that reinforce daily goals, learned skills, and cognitive stimulation appropriate in line with role scope and training.

Uses program de-escalation techniques that have been trained and support a trauma informed person-centered approach toward patients

Performs patient rounds and safety checks and always maintains responsibility to remove and promptly report any safety issue immediately to nursing staff during their shift

Performs and documents vital signs on patients as assigned

Demonstrates appropriate use of patient care equipment necessary to perform role tasks

Follows unit safety practices and procedures at all times to include continuous hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, appropriate use of patient assistive devices, falls prevention protocols, and unit contraband prevention.

In addition-

Participates in hospital educational programs as requested.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.

Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient.

Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population.

RELEVANT WORK - Minimum amount of specifically related experience which is required to perform the role at this level.

EXPERIENCE

One or more years’ working in an acute behavioral health hospital program preferred

Certification as a nurse assistant

Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in rehabilitation‐related systems or other electronic medical records systems is desirable.

Basic knowledge of electronic medical record preferred

Clinical Settings:

BLS / CPR and other certification as determined by specialty and clinical setting

Able to meet the physical requirements of the position

EDUCATION- (Minimum formal academic training which typically provides the knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance.

Note in Other if experience may be substituted.)

Qualifications: Education

High School Diploma

Two years or more college preferred

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS - (Required licenses, certificates, specific skills, personal traits, e.g., RN, CPA, able to type 90 wpm, detail orientation.)

CPI de-escalation program certification preferred

Trauma informed care training preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS (Specific statements of physical effort required and description of work environment; e.g., prolonged sitting at CRT.)

Physical Requirements:

Walking, Standing, and/or Stooping for long periods.

Mild to moderate physical labor to complete the tasks.

Exposure to blood, chemicals, and other bodily fluids.

Frequent moderate to heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more consistently during the shift

Other physical demands that coincide with the duties of direct patient care duties for older adults and individuals with physical and cognitive limitations and disabilities

Safety-Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‐control policies and protocols.

Follows hospital policy when disposing of biohazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials.

Confidentiality-Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation.

Note: can be exposed to unpredictable patient behaviors that can at times be violent consistent with an acute behavioral health care setting

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Catholic Care Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement: Please note that Catholic Care Center will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Catholic Care Center will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$29k-36k (estimate)

POST DATE

12/07/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

04/29/2024

WEBSITE

catholiccarecenter.org

HEADQUARTERS

BEL AIRE, KS

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1990

CEO

TOM CHURCH

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

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About Catholic Care Center

Catholic Care Center is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry located in Bel Aire, Kansas. We offer all levels of living including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support residences, Long-Term Care, and Short-Term Skilled nursing. Catholic Care Center was the vision of the late Bishop Emeritus Eugene Gerber who said, "We cannot care for all the seniors of the world, but we can show the world how to care for all seniors." We owe the beautiful ministry of Catholic Care Center to his legacy and to the legacy of all the outstanding leaders who have worked tirelessly to carry ou...t his vision. Founded in 1990, Catholic Care Center has an over 30 year history of Knowing, Loving, and Serving the seniors in our community. More
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