Mental Health Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Current BLS Certification
• Previous patient care experience preferred
• Successful completion of constant observer class required within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Observes assigned patient, maintaining a direct line of vision to the patient at all times and communicates unusual occurrences immediately to the nurse responsible for the patient
• Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, implementing safety interventions and applying appropriate emotional support.
• Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures
• Documents patient care activities
• Provides appropriate interventions immediately if the patient is attempting to participate in an unsafe activity e.g. climbing out of bed, attempting to ambulate without assistance, pulling at lines or tubes, displaying aggressive behavior; and seeks assistance as necessary
• Changes bed linens, tidies room and empties trash as needed.
• Interacts with assigned patient and provides diversion activities, such as reading, playing games, cards, watching television, and conversation.
• Completes required documentation in accordance with department and regulatory standards

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off