Psychiatric Assistant I - Adult Psychiatry - FT Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The Psychiatric Assistant who works in any of the Behavioral Health units are required to perform safety rounds on all assigned patients every 15 minutes and to record activities/locations of patients on the assigned rounding sheet upon the completion of each 15 minute rounding session.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Inventory and monitors patient belongings.
• Manages supplies on the unit.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED