CNA/Milieu Counselor, Adult & Geri Psych
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: North Reading
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Work Days: 7am-3:30pm including every other weekend and holidays as
-assigned
Category: Nurse Support
Department: Psych Lewis 2
Job Type: -Part-Time
Work Shift: - 7am-3:30pm including weekends and holidays as
assigned
Hours/Week: 8 hours per week
Union: Yes
Union Name: SEIU 1199
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Lewis 2 is a 22 bed Geri Psych/Behavioral Health Unit for patient
population 55+. We provide a vibrant activities program along with
special group sessions and programming to provide support. A
special group room houses musical instruments, art supplies and
other items to engage individual patient strengths and interests.
Patients are cared for by an entire team consisting of:
Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers,
Milieu Therapists and Nursing Assistants.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
The role of the Milieu Counselor/Nursing Assistant is to provide
quality patient care according to Cambridge Health Alliance
standards of nursing practice and the role expectations of the Geri
Psychiatric Inpatient Unit and to develop professionally. The
Milieu Therapist/Nursing Assistant is a member of the
multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse, is responsible for a safe and structured unit milieu as well
as attending to the individual needs of patients in crisis on an
inpatient psychiatric setting. Will work on a 22 bed Geri/Adult
Psych unit and will assists with ADL'S lead or co-lead groups,
perform safety checks, 1:1 meetings with patients, and will
accurately chart patients B/P, TPR & weight. Notifies RN of any
changes in vital signs. Accurately measures and documents patient's
intake and output. Uses appropriate methods of urine and stool
collection and labeling of these specimens. Assists patient's
following through with ADL's (bathing, laundry, organizing room),
maintaining nutritional and hydration needs, and assisting &
monitoring elimination needs and other task as assigned by charge
RN.
Qualifications/Experience:
High School Diploma Required; B.A., B.S. or M.A. preferred or
equivalent years human service experience
AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider
Human Services experience preferred
One year of previous experience as a nursing assistant
Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two
cycles of clinical rotation
Completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training
program
Or equivalent experience as determined by the CNO or designee
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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