Patient Support Technician - Night Shift

Bowen Health•Pierceton, IN

About The Position

The Patient Support Technician assists in total patient care and guides therapeutic approaches. As an active team member, the Technician participates in appropriate treatment modalities and helps provide the physical and psychological environment of the Psychiatric Hospital in accordance with the goals and philosophy of its program. The shift is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification must be obtained after hire and before providing direct patient care, and kept current during employment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid certifications must be obtained after hire and before providing direct patient care, and kept current during employment.
SERV Safe Food Handler Certification is required before working in the kitchen or assisting with serving meals, and must be kept current.
Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
Satisfactory criminal and driving record background checks.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be at least 25 years old to operate a Bowen vehicle.
Ability to engage with patients who may become violent and participate in physical patient holds using approved techniques when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a mental health-related field.
Two years of experience in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

Observe patient activity and monitor safety.
Maintain a safe and clean care environment for patients.
Assist patients with hygiene, personal care, support, and social and leisure activities.
Carry out assignments or orders delegated by nursing staff.
Assist patients with completing consents for care.
Complete duties related to patient admissions and discharges.
Facilitate group activities and provide additional staff support for them.
Document patient progress toward treatment goals in the patient’s record in a timely manner.
Prepare and serve meals and snacks in the kitchen.
Use de-escalation skills and participate in seclusion and restraint interventions when needed to maintain safety.
Complete assigned trainings and attend staff meetings.