Psychiatric Assistant I -FT- Nights- Psych - MRH
About The Position
Under the supervision of nursing staff, the Psychiatric Assistant I provides direct patient care and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The position requires three days per week, working 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. Psychiatric Assistants in Behavioral Health units must perform safety rounds on all assigned patients every 15 minutes and record patient activities and locations on the assigned rounding sheet after each round. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and appropriate action in a stressful environment. No prior work experience is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current qualifying BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or an applicable employee grace-period credential.
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
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 the treatment plan.
- Provide crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
- Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
- Perform safety rounds on assigned patients every 15 minutes and record their activities and locations on the assigned rounding sheet after each round.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
