Behavioral Health Patient Care Associate - Mount Auburn Hospital (24 hours days)
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Patients will receive care that meets their individual needs in all patient settings.Job Description:We are seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Patient Care Associate to join our team!Wyman 2 is a 15-bed inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit. Well-respected within the community and population we serve, we pride ourselves on providing quality care. Thanks to the warm and welcoming nature of the team, plentiful number of windows that provide natural light, attached open-air patio, availability of single patient rooms, and simple to navigate structure of the unit it produces an inviting atmosphere that puts both patients and their families at ease. Wyman 2 is truly a special place that allows for the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of many.
Requirements
- Verbal, quantitative, and interpersonal skills are normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma in order to participate in the evaluation of patient's physical and emotional needs.
- Related experience in a health care setting is desirable, or in the process of pursuing a degree in a related field.
- Strong oral/interpersonal skills to ensure the accurate transfer of information to facilitate courteous and/or appropriate clinical information with patients, visitors, and other hospital staff.
- Must maintain annual competencies and up-to-date BLS certifications
Responsibilities
- Provides direct physical care with activities of daily living to assist patients in maintaining nutrition, hygiene, hydration, elimination, mobility, comfort, and
- Performs vital signs, weights, intake/outtake, and assessments of patents' belongings and documents in EPIC.
- Reports changes in patients' physical/mental condition, e.g., sleep, appetite, and general comfort of the patient, as well as mood, affect, and behavior
- Participates in the evaluation of patients' needs for general and psychiatric nursing care, and carries out treatment/behavioral plans.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers.
- Answers patient call lights and ensures resolution of patient issues.
- Cares for equipment used in the delivery of care.
- Participates in milieu groups and activities as needed.
- Provides one-to-one observation of patients as needed.
- Maintain.
- Performs all activities in accordance with established unit, hospital, and nursing policies.
- Transports discharged patients at the direction of nursing.
- Monitors patient's whereabouts at all times as directed by the appropriate charge nurse, assistant nurse manager, or the patient's assigned nurse and is responsible for 15-minute checks as assigned.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and glucometer as requested by the nursing staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
