Lake Charles Memorial Hospital-posted 3 months ago
Lake Charles, LA
1,001-5,000 employees
Hospitals

The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.

  • Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner.
  • Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs.
  • Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
  • Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
  • Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
  • Communicates emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff.
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred.
  • Sufficient experience in working with mentally ill persons, addicted persons or in providing personal care services.
  • Crisis Response Training, CPR.
  • Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
  • Requires emotional stability and resilience.
  • Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
  • Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
  • Shows ability to gain & maintain support and respect of co-workers.
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