Behavioral Health Care Assistant

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a part-time GeroPsych Tech-Nursing assistant to help monitor patient safety and assist with delegated nursing care. This role supports daily living activities, ambulation, hygiene, nutrition, and behavioral interventions within a psychiatric care setting.

The position is 20 hours per week at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY. A high school diploma is required and prior psychiatric or nursing-related experience is preferred; training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1 year of experience related to patient care or psychiatric training preferred or less than 1 year (six months) of nursing education preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining patient and staff safety by monitoring patient and assisting delegated nursing care.
• Incorporates therapeutic and diversionary interventions to maintain patient safety, refocus the patient, and promote healthy behaviors as needed.
• Assists patients with ambulation, hygiene, nutrition, linen changes, and other activities of daily living.
• Identifies potential risks and early signs of escalating patient behaviors, such as agitation, confusion, and anxiety.
• Keeps patient and staff safety at the forefront, engaging the patient in reduction techniques to maintain safety.
• Incorporates problem solving and critical thinking skills to help implement behavioral interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma

Education/experience alternative

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a part-time GeroPsych Tech-Nursing assistant to help monitor patient safety and assist with delegated nursing care. This role supports daily living activities, ambulation, hygiene, nutrition, and behavioral interventions within a psychiatric care setting.

The position is 20 hours per week at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY. A high school diploma is required and prior psychiatric or nursing-related experience is preferred; training will be provided as needed.