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MHT or CNA (FT Nights)

The role involves providing direct custodial and therapeutic care to patients, ensuring their activities of daily living are met. Responsibilities include monitoring patient needs, communicating observations to licensed nursing staff, and maintaining a safe environment.

  • On-site
  • North York, ON
  • Posted Aug 12, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 11, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a member of the nursing staff who facilitates quality patient care. The CNA or MHT supports the licensed nursing staff to ensure the needs of the patients are met by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the CNA’s or MHT's training and experience. The CNA or MHT provides direct patient care to assigned patients, ensuring that patients' activities of daily living are performed. They are primarily responsible for the day-to-day custodial care of the patients. The CNA or MHT assists with providing a therapeutic, safe environment for the patients. The CNA or MHT utilizes basic knowledge of nursing skills and communicates the medical and emotional needs of the patients to the licensed nursing staff. The CNA or MHT is the visible presence of the nursing staff on the unit and is readily available to the patients for day-to-day needs. In addition, they perform assigned duties and interventions as directed by the licensed nurse to fulfill the prescribed orders of the medical staff. The CNA or MHT communicates observations of the patients to the licensed nursing staff. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with the overall day-to-day functioning of the program, including aiding other staff in patient chart production, providing meals, answering telephones, and supervising patients during staff break periods. Qualifications High School Diploma preferred and additional schooling in psychiatric related areas is a plus. One year experience working with patients in the inpatient hospital setting is preferred. Physical strength and agility to assist patients with agitation and disruptive behavior. Requires mental alertness and the ability to think critically and react in critical situations. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Benefits Available Medical, Dental, Vision, Life 401-K with up to a 2% match Accrued Sick, Vacation, Holiday benefits

What you’ll do

The role involves providing direct custodial and therapeutic care to patients, ensuring their activities of daily living are met. Responsibilities include monitoring patient needs, communicating observations to licensed nursing staff, and maintaining a safe environment.

Requirements

A high school diploma is preferred, and experience in an inpatient hospital setting is desired. Candidates must possess the physical strength to manage agitated patients and the ability to think critically in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Life • 401-K

Listed skills

  • Clinical carePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Charting
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Custodial Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Supervision

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