Care New England Health System·Providence, Rhode Island
Acts as a patient advocate by assisting registered nurses with direct care and activities of daily living. Ensures a safe therapeutic environment through constant observation, monitoring, and assisting in group activities.
Provides role as patient advocate through his/ /her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients. Candidate must have excellent written skills. Excellent communication skills C.N.A.
2% Pay Differential Available to Applicants who maintain an Active CNA License.
20/40 Part Time Days - Every Other Weekend Overcensus Float assigned to Delmonico 3 / Addiction & Detox Unit (ADI)
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC
Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics
Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Market context
Behavioral-health openings in Rhode Island often reflect steady demand for licensed therapists who can support adult, child, or adolescent clients across outpatient, school-based, or community settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a fully licensed Rhode Island clinician with population-specific experience, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Rhode Island licensure status and match your client-age experience to the role.