Mental Health Assistant 1

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.600000 | Part Time | 24 hours per week | 3rd Shift - Nights/1845-0715 (6:45 pm- 7:15 am)

Starting Wage: $20.53-$28.23 per hour, depending on experience 

Position Summary

The Mental Health Assistant-1 for Asante assists in maintaining, restoring, and promoting patients' health through the application of psychiatric-mental health nursing principles as directed by a registered nurse (RN). General responsibilities include discontinuing saline locks, obtaining nasal swabs, adjusting oxygen rate of flow, taking vital signs, assisting with mobility/ambulation, intake and output recording, general hygiene/ADLs, and changing linens.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certifications

• CNA: Acute Care Certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) is required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start
• NCPT: Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician, is preferred

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation. 
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.