Job Description
Job Description
Title: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $26 - $32 an hour
Location: Warm Springs, Montana
Work Schedule: 1st Shift (7 AM–7 PM), 2nd Shift (7 PM–7 AM), 3rd Shift (11 PM–7 AM)
Industry: Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Hospital
Company Overview
A state-operated psychiatric healthcare organization providing inpatient behavioral health treatment in a secure clinical environment.
Position Summary
The Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff while supporting treatment plans and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients.
- Support activities of daily living.
- Lead educational and recreational activities.
- Escort patients to examinations and treatments.
- Assist with crisis intervention and patient restraints when required.
- Observe patients for injuries or medical concerns.
- Remind patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
- Document behavioral observations and communicate changes to nursing staff.
- Follow facility policies and maintain required certifications.
Required Qualifications
- Active CNA certification.
- Previous psychiatric or behavioral health experience required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work all assigned shifts.
- Ability to safely manage behavioral crises.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous inpatient psychiatric hospital experience.
- Crisis prevention or restraint training.