Heart of Texas Behavioral Heath Network (Previously known as Heart if Texas MHMR)- Patient Care Technicians-CNA, CMA (Waco, TX)

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), EMT Basic, Advanced Emergency Med Tech (AEMT), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), and LVN working as a Patient Care Technician licensure applicable to The State of Texas.

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: PRN, As Needed

Salary:

$19.00/Hour Certified Nurse Aide, Certified Medication Aide

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Department: Diversion Center
This is a non-management position
This is a prn position

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