PATIENT CARE TECHNCIAN - ADULT PSYCH, PRN

Whitfield Regional Hospital•Demopolis, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct patient care to patients aged 18 to 65 years in an adult psychiatric setting. The role requires managing stress, making decisions under pressure, and handling difficult patient behaviors appropriately. The work environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. The technician must be able to handle multiple priorities, work independently, and function in confined or crowded areas. A willingness to work overtime is necessary to meet unit staffing needs during high acuity or call-in situations. The role also emphasizes maintaining patient dignity, respecting patient values, and operating within ethical standards.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistance preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in Mental Health or with patients with a Cognitive Deficit, Intellectual Deficit and /or Developmentally Delayed preferred.
Must possess the following skills: organizational, verbal, interpersonal, good customer relations, mathematical, analytical, grammar/spelling, reading and comprehend written and verbal instruction.
Current BLS, and CPI.
Able to work with a computer and other department specific skills.
Must be able to administer patient care to patient’s ages 18 years to 65 years.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
Ability to perform tasks including heavy lifting, i.e., patient from bed to wheelchair or to bedside commode, and extensive bending and standing, i.e., range of motion, dressing changes.
Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistance preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in Mental Health or with patients with a Cognitive Deficit, Intellectual Deficit and /or Developmentally Delayed preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care to patients aged 18 to 65 years.
Manage stress appropriately, make decisions under pressure, and manage anger/fear/hostility and violence of others appropriately.
Handle multiple priorities, work alone, and work in areas that are confined and/or crowded.
Work in an area where there is a possibility of exposure to communicable diseases and exposure to blood and/or body fluid.
Administer patient care.
Assess, distinguish, report and act upon the physical, social, developmental, and environmental needs of all patients.
Provide age-specific healthcare to patients as appropriate and necessary.
Complete position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.
Demonstrate good skills in all forms of communication.
Work well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Maintain education and development appropriate for position.
Adhere to established hospital and department guidelines and protocols.
Support hospital mission, vision, and values.
Perform position specific job functions at an acceptable level.
Maintain Position Specific Skills.
Willingness to work overtime to assure the unit staffing needs are met in time of high acuity and/or call ins.
Cope with mental and emotional stress of the position and set the proper example.
Function independently and have personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with personnel and agencies.
Ensure patient dignity and respect patient values.
Operate within ethical standards.
Assist in placing and removing protective devices such as bedside rails, Posey vest and wrist restraints.
Demonstrate the ability to use equipment according to accepted procedures.
Explain procedures and treatments to the patient.
Assist and escort patients during admission, transfers, discharges, and outside activities.
Answer patient’s call lights and leaves call lights within reach of patient.
Assist in care of deceased patients.
Assist in emergency care if necessary.
Notify the RN or LPN/LVN of anything in the patient’s condition that requires attention.
Assist in managing violent and assaultive patients.
Assist in orientation of patients, families, and new staff members.
Attend appropriate facility/unit in-services and trainings.
Provide feedback to supervisor on ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Ensure facility is safe and reports deficiencies to supervisor.
Check for and report malfunctioning or damaged equipment, destruction of property or signs of contraband.
Completes all required competencies per program regulations.
Ensure confidentiality of all information encountered.
Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission and maintain patient property list.
Utilize Universal Precautions to prevent and control infections.