Therapeutic Assistant - Mental Health - Youth Inpatient
About The Position
The Therapeutic Assistant reports to the Nurse Manager. Under limited supervision, the Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a Multi-disciplinary treatment program. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 12-hour night shifts per week, including weekends & holidays Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly Job Summary/Purpose: The Therapeutic Assistant reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direction of a registered nurse the Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and the daily assignment sheet. The Therapeutic Assistant assists with patient admission on discharge processes, monitors and promotes the safety of the therapeutic environment, assure that patient’s activities of daily living are maintained, and supports the therapeutic program.
Requirements
- Therapeutic Assistant I - High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Therapeutic Assistant II - Bachelor's degree in Human Services or closely related field, or high school diploma and 1 year of experience in behavioral health or related healthcare required.
- Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
- Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Certification in TACT and First Aid within the first 6 months of employment and annually thereafter for TACT and biannually for BLS and First Aid.
Responsibilities
- providing patient care as directed by a Multi-disciplinary treatment program
- providing patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and the daily assignment sheet.
- assists with patient admission on discharge processes
- monitors and promotes the safety of the therapeutic environment
- assure that patient’s activities of daily living are maintained
- supports the therapeutic program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
