Mental Health Technician/CNA - PT 50%
Company: Norwood Health Center
Location: Marshfield
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
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
complete list of duties, please visit:
https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ ***** 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: 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
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