Psychiatric Assistant I - FT - Nights- MRH

Memorial Healthcare

7d

About The Position

Under the supervision of nursing staff, the Psychiatric Assistant I provides direct patient care and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required.

Psychiatric Assistants working in Behavioral Health units must conduct safety rounds for assigned patients every 15 minutes and document patients’ activities and locations on the assigned rounding sheet after each round. The position is scheduled for nights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; accepted forms listed are the American Heart Association BLS e-card or non-e-card certification.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Inventory and monitor patient belongings.
• Manage supplies on the unit.
• Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
• Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggest modifications to treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
• Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct safety rounds on assigned patients every 15 minutes in Behavioral Health units and document patient activities and locations after each round.

What This Job Offers

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