Mental Health Worker I - Taunton State Hospital - Continuous Posting

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Taunton, MA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Taunton State Hospital is seeking candidates for the Nursing Department to provide direct care and treatment to the adult mentally ill patients on the locked units of DMH at Taunton State Hospital under the direction of professional nursing staff. The MHW I will provide assistance, instruction and supervision in activities of daily living to include hygiene, care of living area, care of personal belongings. All interactions will be person centered utilizing a person first approach with safety of all being the number one priority while acknowledging the dignity of risk. The incumbent will work 40 hours per week on day shift. The days off and hours are to be determined. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
Ability to write clearly and concisely, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence.
Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
Ability to establish rapport & deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, cultural or economic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.
Current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.
Upon successful completion of a training program, obtain and maintain one or more of the following certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual fluency

Responsibilities

Provides direct care services daily to include but not limited to taking vital signs, monitoring intake and output as well as assisting clients with feeding and personal hygiene while instructing and assisting clients in learning skills of daily living to promote independent ADL functioning.
Utilizes a Person First, Person Centered approach when working with clients in assisting them in their recovery.
Provides care to the patients with respect to their needs as defined by the specific age population and / or culture.
Assist in problem identification, planning and teaching by reporting pertinent observations to charge person.
Serves as a client advocate, ensures that confidentiality and human rights are maintained.
Ensures the spiritual needs of clients are met by coordinating with senior staff and / or charge nurse.