Mental Health Technician - Geropsych/Linden Oaks - Evening Shift

Nevada System of Higher Education•Naperville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to established procedures, provides direct patient care to patients with behavioral health disorders. Ensures the safety and well-being of these patients by maintaining a safe milieu. Participates in treatment planning and implementation. Documents according to department/organization procedures.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED
Ability to demonstrate de-escalation and behavior management techniques
A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.
Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

College level course in psychology or related field
A minimum of one year of prior experience in a hospital or customer service environment
A minimum of six months of experience in psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

Delivers, sets up and removes meal trays.
Assists patients with nutritional intake according to individual needs; accurately documents dietary intake and notifies appropriate team member for follow-up as indicated.
Provides assistance with activities of daily living, appropriate to patients’ age, needs and developmental level as assigned and supervised by nurse in charge.
May need to provide physical care such as assisting with the bathing and toileting of geriatric patients and other patients with special needs.
Carries out plan of care in accordance with and giving consideration to patient’s age specific needs.
Complies with hospital infection control standards and techniques.
Assists with specimen collection, vitals, EKG (if trained), as delegated by charge nurse.
Provides patient/family orientation to room and hospital according to hospital policy.
Transports/escorts patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
Completes appropriate portions of admission documentation.
Assures competency with hospital infection control standards and techniques and demonstrates compliance in daily practice.
Performs Unit Specialist job duties as assigned.
Ensures patient safety by providing one-to-one supervision.
Unit rounds are conducted and precautions records completed in real time.
Precautions records are accurately labeled.
Maintains a therapeutic milieu by connecting with patients and redirecting behavior as needed.
Communicates with RN regularly throughout the shift on patient status.
Reports changes in patient status or safety to appropriate nursing personnel as they occur.
May transport (in a company-owned vehicle) and/or accompany patients as assigned by charge nurse.