Behavioral Health Aide: Direct Patient Care & De-Escalation

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes transporting patients to tests, assisting with procedures, and helping maintain a clean and organized unit.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited nursing assistant program or one year of nursing assistant experience, and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant course or 1 year of nursing assistant experience or Behavioral Health Aide experience required.
• Current CPR certification required and must be maintained by the American Heart Association.
• Handle with Care training within one year of employment; annual training in behavior management is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults aged 18 and older under RN supervision.
• Transport patients to tests and procedures.
• Help maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the unit and assist with routine tasks.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes transporting patients to tests, assisting with procedures, and helping maintain a clean and organized unit.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited nursing assistant program or one year of nursing assistant experience, and current CPR certification.