Seasonal Mental Health Worker I - Weekends Only, 20 hours - Taunton State Hospital

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Taunton, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. Taunton State Hospital is seeking a candidate for the Nursing Department to provide direct care and treatment to the adult mentally ill patients on the locked units of DMH at Taunton State Hospital under the direction of professional nursing staff. The MHW I will provide assistance, instruction and supervision in activities of daily living to include hygiene, care of living area, care of personal belongings. All interactions will be person centered utilizing a person first approach with safety of all being the number one priority while acknowledging the dignity of risk. Please Note: This is a seasonal position for an anticipated duration of 90 days. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The work schedule from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Days off are Monday through Friday. Seasonal positions do not offer employee benefits with the exception of sick time accruals. Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression.
Ability to write clearly and concisely, expressing thoughts clearly and developing ideas in logical sequence.
Ability to work in a team setting and in group situations.
Ability to establish rapport & deal tactfully with persons from varied ethnic, cultural or economic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.
Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.
Based on assignment: Incumbents are required upon successful completion of a training program to obtain and maintain one or more of the following certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

Nice To Haves

Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency

Responsibilities

Provides direct care services daily to include but not limited to taking vital signs, monitoring intake and output as well as assisting clients with feeding and personal hygiene while instructing and assisting clients in learning skills of daily living to promote independent ADL functioning.
Utilizes a Person First, Person Centered approach when working with clients in assisting them in their recovery.
Provides care to the patients with respect to their needs as defined by the specific age population and / or culture. Assist in problem identification, planning and teaching by reporting pertinent observations to charge person.
Serves as a client advocate, ensures that confidentiality and human rights are maintained.
Ensures the spiritual needs of clients are met by coordinating with senior staff and / or charge nurse.