Psychiatric Assistant I -FT- Nights- Psych - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The position requires a commitment of three days per week, with 12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• 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

• 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.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Psychiatric Assistants who work 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.

What This Job Offers

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