Patient Support Technician - Inpatient Hospital

Bowen Health

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Support Technician assists in total patient care and guides therapeutic approaches. The Technician is an active team member and participates in appropriate treatment modalities. This position provides for the physical and psychological environment of the Psychiatric Hospital according to the goals and philosophy of its program. This position is PRN (as needed) with open availability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
SERV Safe Food Handler Certification - required prior to working in the kitchen or assisting with serving meals. Certification must be kept current.
Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in mental health related field preferred.
Prefer two (2) years in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

Observe patient activity and monitoring safety
Maintaining a safe and clean care environment for patients
Assisting with patient care needs 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 for admissions and discharges of patients
Facilitate and provide additional staff support in patient group activities
Document patient progress on treatment goals in the patient’s record in a timely manner
Prepare and serve meals and snacks in the kitchen
Participate in de-escalation skills and seclusion and restraint interventions when needed to maintain safety for all
Complete all trainings and attend all staff meetings as assigned by supervisor.