What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician/CNA-FT position at Norwood Health Center?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Wage PM/NOC differential (\$1.50/hr) Weekend
differential (\$2.00/hr) 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! 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 Benefits offered to PT/FT employees. 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. 8. Ensure a safe and sanitary
environment. Complete an inventory of personal effects and items that an
individual can harm themselves with, and secure upon admission. Complete
body checks accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain universal
precautions are. Conduct accurate supervision of those patients in need
of frequent monitoring, such as: five (5) minute checks, suicide
observation, elopement precautions or 1:1\'s. Recognize unsafe
situations and intervene and report them to their supervisor as
appropriate. 9. Role models appropriate hygiene, grooming, social
interactions and coping skills. Treats patient with respect and dignity.
activities as required. Patients must be under direct observation of
staff when not in the facility. 12. Additional essential duties require
the MHT to support the patient\'s mental health or rehabilitative
recovery process while the patient is hospitalized and assist them in
formulating a safety plan at discharge in collaboration with the nurse.
In addition, the MHT will participate in active listening, worksheet
exercises in problem solving and goal setting as assigned, and other
emotional supportive care required during the patient\'s
hospitalization. 13. Supervise dining room during meal times. 14.
Perform housekeeping procedures: Make beds, put away clothing, empty
wastebaskets, clean floors, bathrooms and work areas. 15. Participate in
group activities and offer patient/resident activities within a
therapeutic program. 16. Follow policies and procedures set forth at the
facility. 17. Responsible to know and practice the safety polices of the
County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and responsible manner. B. OTHER
JOB DUTIES 1. Meet on-going requirements to maintain current CNA
certification. Participate in in-service and continuing education
trainings as assigned. Provide documentation of all training activities.
assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Previous
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.
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
differential (\$2.00/hr) 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! 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 Benefits offered to PT/FT employees. 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. 8. Ensure a safe and sanitary
environment. Complete an inventory of personal effects and items that an
individual can harm themselves with, and secure upon admission. Complete
body checks accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain universal
precautions are. Conduct accurate supervision of those patients in need
of frequent monitoring, such as: five (5) minute checks, suicide
observation, elopement precautions or 1:1\'s. Recognize unsafe
situations and intervene and report them to their supervisor as
appropriate. 9. Role models appropriate hygiene, grooming, social
interactions and coping skills. Treats patient with respect and dignity.
- Provide immediate first aid measures as required. 11. Transport and
activities as required. Patients must be under direct observation of
staff when not in the facility. 12. Additional essential duties require
the MHT to support the patient\'s mental health or rehabilitative
recovery process while the patient is hospitalized and assist them in
formulating a safety plan at discharge in collaboration with the nurse.
In addition, the MHT will participate in active listening, worksheet
exercises in problem solving and goal setting as assigned, and other
emotional supportive care required during the patient\'s
hospitalization. 13. Supervise dining room during meal times. 14.
Perform housekeeping procedures: Make beds, put away clothing, empty
wastebaskets, clean floors, bathrooms and work areas. 15. Participate in
group activities and offer patient/resident activities within a
therapeutic program. 16. Follow policies and procedures set forth at the
facility. 17. Responsible to know and practice the safety polices of the
County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and responsible manner. B. OTHER
JOB DUTIES 1. Meet on-going requirements to maintain current CNA
certification. Participate in in-service and continuing education
trainings as assigned. Provide documentation of all training activities.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain appropriate
assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Previous
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:
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
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