Patient Care Technician-CNA, CMA

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR)

Waco, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Communication Skills, Computer Software, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Healthcare Customer Service, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Waco, TX

POSTED

30+ days ago

The Patient Care Technician works with the RN in providing effective care and treatment of the individual. Must be proficient in maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment. Performs nursing assistance as directed by the RN. Must observe and reports unusual behavior and intervenes with verbal and physical interventions as required within the guidelines of PMAB, to prevent injuries; and interacts with individuals to promote resolution of crisis.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Observe and document the health and behavioral status of individuals and record changes
Take and record vital signs
Maintain accurate documentation
Implement planned patient care programs
Prepares and distributes materials for therapeutic activities
Work cooperatively with others
Establish and maintain successful working relations
Exercise appropriate safety measures for self and individuals
Validates current client Medication Administration Record (MAR) according to physician orders prior to administration of medications.
Administers medications as ordered (within Texas-regulated CMA guidelines for scope of practice) by a physician and reports unusual symptoms and reactions to RN immediately.
Routine monitoring of medication stock with timely report of needs to RN as needed.

Experience and Training

Position requires graduation from an accredited high school or GED, plus one (1) year of work experience in a related field is preferred.
Maintained current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA),

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of individual care and of customer service principles and practices.
Skill in the operation of therapeutic equipment and other tools used in patient care and in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
Ability to plan, assess, and provide individual care; and to communicate effectively.
Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
Must have and maintain a level of general health, which permits the performance of job duties.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Hours:
Position:
332- 7am-7pm Thurs-Sat and every other Wednesday

Salary:
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Benefits:

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment

Patient Care Technician-CNA, CMA

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR)

Waco, TX

About the Company

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (Previously known as Heart of Texas MHMR)

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