Southeast Health·Dothan, Alabama
Performs patient care activities and non-professional services to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients. Promotes a safe and therapeutic milieu to ensure the effective operation of the department.
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Summary Performs various patient care activities and selected non-professional services necessary to care for the personal needs and comfort of the patient as well as for the effective and efficient operation of the department, while promoting a safe and therapeutic milieu.
High school graduation or GED certificate; Completion of a technical program for nursing assistant training and/or satisfactory completion of academic courses related to fundamentals of nursing and/or satisfactory completion of institutional Patient Care Assistant Program; At least one year of clinical experience in the provision of direct patient care (preferred). LANGUAGE/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to read and write clearly and legibly. Must be able to read, write and speak English SKILLS: Successful course completion in Basic Cardiac Life Support Annual completion of established competency requirements Ability to function under stressful situations; Experience in operating personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment (preferred)
FTE 0.9
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Requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a nursing assistant or patient care program. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required, and one year of clinical experience is preferred.
Market context
Mental Health Technician roles in Alabama are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, behavioral health units, and other care settings that support patients with acute mental health needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates who can combine patient care skills with calm communication, physical stamina, and required credentials like CNA or PCT certification plus BLS. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and highlight any direct experience with de-escalation or hands-on patient support before applying.
