What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician/CNA - Casual position at Norwood Health Center?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: WHO WE ARE: Wood County Norwood Health Center has a
great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,
we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing
opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and
improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are
encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a
shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental
health and a passion to help the members of our community, please
consider joining our team! Benefits offered to PT/FT employees. WHAT WE
OFFER: In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered
competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits,
including: \*Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low
deductibles, with excellent coverage! \*Dental Insurance \*Vision
Insurance \*Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the
best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.! \*457 deferred
compensation plan \*Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on
your first day! \*10 Paid Holidays \*Flexible Spending Account to set
aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses \*Life
Insurance \*Short and Long-Term Disability \*Wellness Incentive Plan
\*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program GENERAL FUNCTION To
help residents to lead as normal of a life as possible by providing
daily care and support specific to their illness, anticipating all of
their needs and providing a safe environment for residents both
physically and mentally. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) assists in
carrying out the patient\'s treatment plan in conjunction with the
psychiatrists, physicians, and other interdisciplinary treatment
members, the patient and family. The MHT provides care in a professional
manner that maintains the dignity, respect, and rights of all patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Assess vital signs or other
similar procedures per patient needs, at proper times and in accordance
with physician orders. Document in the record and report unusual
findings to Nurse promptly. 2. Communicate and assist residents with
activities of daily living (ADL\'s); (such as feeding, bathing,
toileting, mobility, dressing) and scheduled activities. In general,
residents will appear neat, clean and well-kept at all times. Support
and encourage residents to maintain their independence. Report to nurse
if knowledge of mental or physical conditions creates problems in
self-care or completion of ADL\'s in accordance to the care plan. 3. If
a resident needs to be transferred, do so in manner as stated in care
plan. 4. Consistently performs required treatments as assigned and
documents correctly. Report unusual findings to nurse (i.e. splints,
braces, cold compresses, etc.). 5. Participate with professional
personnel in planning and carrying out patient/resident treatment plans
and care plans both physical and psychiatric. Conduct therapeutic and
meaningful contact with residents. When required, perform patient
charting and follow the treatment plan or care plans developed for
individual residents. Facilitate individual 1:1 patient interaction. 6.
Work with the team to promptly and effectively respond to acting out,
assaultive and self-abusive persons per facility policy and federal and
state requirements. Recognize escalating patient/resident behaviors and
intervene in a therapeutic manner using the least restrictive measures
for patients who are a threat to themselves or others which include
non-violent physical crisis prevention intervention techniques,
de-escalation techniques and assisting the charge RN for patients that
require restraint or seclusion. 7. Immediately report any and all
incidents to the supervisor on duty. For a full list of duties, please
visit: https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: -Pr vious experience in dealing with mental health
patients is preferred. -Must be able to intervene and deal directly with
highly agitated, depressed or assaultive patients in a non-retaliatory
therapeutic manner. -Must be able to write legibly and communicate
effectively, verbally. -Demonstrated ability to maintain
confidentiality. Basic equipment used: EZ stand, EZ lift, gait belt,
walker, wheelchair, sensor pad alarms, clip alarms, anti-rollback
devices, seatbelts (alarmed or unalarmed), low beds, personal care
items, mats for floor, scales, blood pressure cuff, thermometer,
telephone, and stethoscope. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: careers.woodcountywi.gov
great passion for helping the members of our community. As an employer,
we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing
opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and
improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are
encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality services is a
shared goal across all departments. If you have a background in mental
health and a passion to help the members of our community, please
consider joining our team! Benefits offered to PT/FT employees. WHAT WE
OFFER: In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are offered
competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits,
including: \*Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low
deductibles, with excellent coverage! \*Dental Insurance \*Vision
Insurance \*Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the
best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.! \*457 deferred
compensation plan \*Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on
your first day! \*10 Paid Holidays \*Flexible Spending Account to set
aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses \*Life
Insurance \*Short and Long-Term Disability \*Wellness Incentive Plan
\*Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program GENERAL FUNCTION To
help residents to lead as normal of a life as possible by providing
daily care and support specific to their illness, anticipating all of
their needs and providing a safe environment for residents both
physically and mentally. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) assists in
carrying out the patient\'s treatment plan in conjunction with the
psychiatrists, physicians, and other interdisciplinary treatment
members, the patient and family. The MHT provides care in a professional
manner that maintains the dignity, respect, and rights of all patients.
RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Assess vital signs or other
similar procedures per patient needs, at proper times and in accordance
with physician orders. Document in the record and report unusual
findings to Nurse promptly. 2. Communicate and assist residents with
activities of daily living (ADL\'s); (such as feeding, bathing,
toileting, mobility, dressing) and scheduled activities. In general,
residents will appear neat, clean and well-kept at all times. Support
and encourage residents to maintain their independence. Report to nurse
if knowledge of mental or physical conditions creates problems in
self-care or completion of ADL\'s in accordance to the care plan. 3. If
a resident needs to be transferred, do so in manner as stated in care
plan. 4. Consistently performs required treatments as assigned and
documents correctly. Report unusual findings to nurse (i.e. splints,
braces, cold compresses, etc.). 5. Participate with professional
personnel in planning and carrying out patient/resident treatment plans
and care plans both physical and psychiatric. Conduct therapeutic and
meaningful contact with residents. When required, perform patient
charting and follow the treatment plan or care plans developed for
individual residents. Facilitate individual 1:1 patient interaction. 6.
Work with the team to promptly and effectively respond to acting out,
assaultive and self-abusive persons per facility policy and federal and
state requirements. Recognize escalating patient/resident behaviors and
intervene in a therapeutic manner using the least restrictive measures
for patients who are a threat to themselves or others which include
non-violent physical crisis prevention intervention techniques,
de-escalation techniques and assisting the charge RN for patients that
require restraint or seclusion. 7. Immediately report any and all
incidents to the supervisor on duty. For a full list of duties, please
visit: https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: -Pr vious experience in dealing with mental health
patients is preferred. -Must be able to intervene and deal directly with
highly agitated, depressed or assaultive patients in a non-retaliatory
therapeutic manner. -Must be able to write legibly and communicate
effectively, verbally. -Demonstrated ability to maintain
confidentiality. Basic equipment used: EZ stand, EZ lift, gait belt,
walker, wheelchair, sensor pad alarms, clip alarms, anti-rollback
devices, seatbelts (alarmed or unalarmed), low beds, personal care
items, mats for floor, scales, blood pressure cuff, thermometer,
telephone, and stethoscope. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: careers.woodcountywi.gov