Psychiatric Aide (2nd Shift) - Danville State Hospital
About The Position
This position focuses on providing steady, direct care that supports each individual’s daily needs and overall well-being. You will work with a nursing team to deliver safe, respectful, and attentive service. As a Psychiatric Aide, you will perform the following duties: Individual Care Support: Use individual-centered approaches to assist with personal care tasks and daily living activities Health Monitoring: Take and record vital signs, observe changes, and report concerns to nursing staff Mobility Assistance: Help individuals move safely, including positioning, ambulating, and escorting them to activities and appointments Emergency Response: Provide basic first aid and assist during medical or psychiatric emergencies using approved procedures and techniques Program Participation: Supervise and support individuals during leisure activities and nursing programs Living Space Maintenance: Assist individuals with keeping living areas clean, organized, and safe
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Aide Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Six months of experience in the care, activities, and personal guidance of individuals with mental health or physical illness or disabilities; or Certification as a Nurse Aide or Nursing Assistant through the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
- Meet the PA residency requirement.
- Able to perform essential job functions.
- Successful completion of a medical examination and a drug screening.
- Satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care tasks and daily living activities using individual-centered approaches.
- Take and record vital signs, observe changes, and report concerns to nursing staff.
- Help individuals move safely, including positioning, ambulating, and escorting them to activities and appointments.
- Provide basic first aid and assist during medical or psychiatric emergencies using approved procedures and techniques.
- Supervise and support individuals during leisure activities and nursing programs.
- Assist individuals with keeping living areas clean, organized, and safe.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
