Mental Health Worker

Community Health Systems•Poplar Bluff, MO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker I functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess each patient's functional abilities, impairments, and needs and address these individually. The role supports nursing staff and patient care under the direction and guidance of licensed staff and leaders. The position is full-time at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, working day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience as a patient care assistant in a mental health hospital setting.
BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
De-escalation Training Certification required.

Responsibilities

Ensure supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized efficiently.
Correctly identify and appropriately use personal protective equipment.
Respond promptly to patient and family requests.
Accurately monitor and record patient information, test results, and stats.
Provide care to assigned patients, including activities of daily living, non-medication pain management, and other interventions.
Follow patient care policies, practices, and protocols accurately, including sterile technique and skin care protocols.
Assist with personal hygiene and elimination needs.
Provide patients with clean linen and towels at the beginning of the shift and change them as needed.
Answer the call system promptly and intervene appropriately.
Clean equipment as directed.
Ensure continuity of professional care and participate in program development and process improvement.
Follow proper procedures during verbal and physical de-escalation of patients; perform crisis intervention individually, restrain violent patients, and respond to all Code White alerts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.