What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker/CNA FT Days L1 position at Care New England?
Job Summary: Provides role as patient advocate through his/ /her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients activities of daily living. Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups.
Specifications: Bachelors degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
Candidate must have excellent written skills.
Excellent communication skills.
External candidates: must have C.N.A certification.
Internal MHW candidates: must have or complete C.N.A. certification within 6 months of accepting position.
Schedule: 36/72 Full Time Days - Every Other Weekend
Lippitt 1 is a Senior Speciality Unit
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions: Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.