Job description

Title: Behavioral Health Technician (CNA)

Candidate must reside outside of a 50 mile radius

Duration- 13 Weeks

Location: Lewiston, ME 04240

Shift: Days or Nights

Job Description

The main purpose of this position is to provide residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by the supervisor. In addition, to provide various activities for the resident in order to sustain a positive quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Models appropriate social interaction skills, including boundaries, communication, conflict resolution etc. with patients, families, peers and others
• Provided immediate crisis management services in response to behavioral emergencies using accepted, non-verbal and physical techniques
• Encourages patient self-care or provides direct care with patient ADL's, when indicated
• Leads activity-oriented groups and outside activities
• Maintains and documents special precautions within specified time frames
• Intervenes when patient is dangerous to self or others, utilizing least restrictive interventions, but may include seclusion and/or restraint, under the direction of a RN

Education and Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid State of Maine CNA license required
• Will consider new CNA with applicable experience
• BLS certification required
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and stress appropriately
• Commitment to mission and values of Covenant Health

BLS active

Covid vaccinated

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 5x8
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gunnison, CO 81230: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• CNA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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