Clinical - Certified Nursing Asst / Paraprofessional

Job Description

Specialty : Paraprofessional - Behavioral Health

Job Description

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

The Technician performs entry level work in establishing and maintaining an environment that is therapeutic and developmental for persons with mental illness, mental retardation, chemical dependency, social and / or physical disorders in the Mental Health Units.

Performs direct patient care work helping those who are inpatient in their habilitation or rehabilitation efforts.

Keeps environment clean.

Assists with treatment programs and other therapies as directed.

Assists with development of safety, social, hygiene, self-care and interactional skills.

Converses with patients / residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.

Maintains a positive attitude

Meets applicable external standards, ie., JCAHO, etc.

Utilize all TIPs intervention skills to de-escalate disruptive patients and prevent injury to themselves and others.

Performs duties in accordance with established policies, practices and procedures.

Will work under the supervision of the MH Supervisor and general supervision of the Charge Nurse, Unit Nurse Manager, PNA III / IV.

The job requires the individual to work indoors inside a well-lighted, air-conditioned climate-controlled building.

Work is also done outside and depending on the weather, may be hot, cold, dusty, wet and humid.

The job hazards are walking on slippery / uneven surfaces when outdoors and potential for patient-induced bodily injury.

The work hours are long and irregular, may require working different shifts to include overtime.

Provide treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment.

Qualifications :

Current State License / Certification / Diploma from Accredited Graduate Program / HS Diploma; As Applicable to Profession and Specialty. Renewal as stated on license or certificate. Candidates can start with pending license

Primary Source Verification of license / Validation of Certificate / Transcripts / Education Verification; As Applicable to Professional and Specialty. Renewal as stated on license or certificate.

Reference Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

Tiers 1, 2, 3,4

Voluntary Paraprofessional Credential (includes the following)

60 hours of professional development

2 or more years of experience as a paraprofessional in the same district

Pass ParaPro or ParaEducator Exam

Please reference Job number : 253126

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