CNA​/Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health

CNA/Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health - Full Time - 3p-11:30p

Job Category: Admin/Clerical

Requisition Number: CNAUN
011168

• Posted :
  November 20, 2025
• Full-Time

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Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Performs Mental Health Assistant activities that contribute to the care and treatment of psychiatric patients. Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Functions in accordance with established policies and procedures of Psychiatric Department.

• Conducts and records safety inspection of each shift and reports necessary action to Charge Nurse.
• Maintains unit safety related to sharps and dangerous objects. Assists in educating patients about safety issues through daily report and individual interactions.
• Monitors patient area during mealtime. Provides assistance as needed.
• Provides immediate intervention for de-escalation of disruptive behavior and assists with placing patients in seclusion or restraint in accordance with established policies.
• Maintains patient safety by performing patient checks as required, using the form provided. Reports any signs of increasing agitation or aggression, suicidal behavior, danger of elopement, violation of smoking rules, etc. to the Charge Nurse. Works cooperatively with others in intervening appropriately to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintains patient limits or restrictions as established or directed.
• Consistently and accurately performs patient, room, and belongings checks to assure a safe environment, e.g., awareness of restraints, risk to fall, frequent turning.
• Carefully and safely handles patient’s clothing and other personal property (including sharps, prosthetic devices, hearing aides, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, etc.) from admission through discharge.
• Develops and maintains effective therapeutic relationships with patients and family members.
• Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Orients patient and family to unit and unit milieu.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and hygienic care according to patient needs. Records patient’s intake and output as needed.
• Initiates, reviews, and revises patient/family checklist as appropriate.
• Promptly takes and accurately records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight, as directed. Performs blood glucose accuchecks and other procedures as trained and directed.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and responds to patient call lights promptly and courteously.
• Makes occupied and unoccupied beds in a proper manner.
• Keeps patient rooms tidy, bed linen clean and straightened.
• Cleans spills according to policy, e.g., body fluids, etc.
• Prepares patients for meals promptly; assists patients with meals, nourishments, and drinking water; monitors and reports patients’ response.
• Documents percent of meal taken when appropriate.
• Obtains supplies for use as directed by RN.
• Initiates and leads patient activity groups such as exercise, weekend planning, and evening relaxation. Charts patient response on activity record.
• Participates in and contributes effectively in other patient oriented groups such as community business meeting and evening wrap-up.
• Promotes patient participation in groups and encourages social interaction within the therapeutic milieu.
• Uses communication tools effectively: beepers, wireless phones, computers, etc.
• Functions in a collaborative and respectful manner.
• Reviews completed documentation for accuracy with assigned RN(s).
• Uses equipment effectively when obtaining information and data: automatic blood pressure equipment, blood glucose equipment, bed scales.
• Charts factually and concisely in accordance with Behavioral Health Department policy and procedure.
• Attends and contributes to daily shift report.
• Attends all mandatory in-service programs yearly, including CPR and Code Green certification.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships and…