Psychiatric Assistant - FT- Nights- MRH
Memorial Healthcare
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. This role requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment, taking appropriate action. Psychiatric Assistants working in Behavioral Health units must perform safety rounds every 15 minutes and record patient activities and locations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
- BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association
- No prior work experience required.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Inventory and monitors patient belongings.
- Manages supplies on the unit.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Veteran’s Preference
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
