Mental Health Technician or CNA Full Time (Nights)
The MHT provides direct therapeutic care and monitoring of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include documenting patient behavior, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient safety during emergencies.
- On-site
- North York, ON
- Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Apply by Sep 11, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
The MHT provides direct care under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse. The MHT provides treatment and therapeutic services as directed, observes, evaluates, documents and communicates patients’ behavior, reactions, appearance, progress and declining condition, assists in maintaining patients’ safety within the environment, participates in groups and program activities, assists patients with activities of daily living and responses to emergencies as appropriate. Qualifications High School diploma preferred and additional schooling in psychiatric/psychology related areas a plus. One year experience working with acute or chronic mentally ill clients, preferably in the inpatient hospital setting preferred. Physical strength and agility to assist with an agitated and disruptive patient; apply behavioral restraints in a quick and efficient manner; perform other routine physical functions of the job; and withstand unusual stress factors working closely with others. Requires mental alertness and the ability to think critically and react quickly in critical situations. Must be able to read, write, and speak English
What you’ll do
The MHT provides direct therapeutic care and monitoring of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include documenting patient behavior, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient safety during emergencies.
Requirements
A high school diploma is preferred, and one year of experience with acute or chronic mentally ill clients in a hospital setting is preferred. Candidates must possess the physical strength to manage agitated patients and the ability to communicate effectively in English.
Other relevant skills
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- Direct Patient Care
- Therapeutic Services
- Patient Observation
- Behavioral Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Restraints
- Activities of Daily Living
- Critical Thinking
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 11, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level