Behavioral Health Attendant

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is looking for a Behavioral Health Attendant to assist with patient observation and care under supervision. This role supports staff and helps meet patient comfort and safety needs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR knowledge, and flexibility. Previous healthcare experience is helpful but not required, with opportunities to learn and grow in a community-focused hospital.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of nursing process and nursing principles.
• CPR knowledge or certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for patients and families.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Functions as a positive role model for peers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and organizational data.
• Consistently lives by Iberia Medical Center's Standards of Performance.
• Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals.
• Assists patients with eating, mobility, dressing, and toileting.
• Assists staff with obtaining and recording vital signs.

Skills

Observational skills

Nursing basics

CPR knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Iberia Medical Center(IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance ourvision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians andemployees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer manydiverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn andgrow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring a Behavioral Health Attendant, who working under the supervision and guidance of professionalstaff, the Behavioral Health Attendant provides observation of patientsand when appropriate, performs various patient care activities necessary incaring for the personal needs and comfort of patient.

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate.

TRAINING ANDEXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of the nursing process and nursing principles.
• CPR

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates respect for patients andfamilies.
• Maintains and protects confidentialityregarding all aspects of patient care.
• Functions as a positive role model forpeers and promotes a professional image of Iberia Medical Center.
• Maintains confidentiality, security, andintegrity of patient and organizational data.
• Consistently lives by Iberia MedicalCenters Standards of Performance.
• Adheres to the Patient Safety Goals.
• Assists patients with eating, mobility,dressing, and toileting.
• Assists staff with obtaining andrecording vital signs.