Behavioral Health Safety Observer

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Behavioral Resource Technician (BRT) to provide safety observations and compassionate care for assigned patients. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, documenting observations every 15 minutes, and communicating changes to the nurse promptly.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of patient-care experience, preferably with behavioral health populations, and the ability to de-escalate in demanding situations while

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant patient care experience.
• Experience with behavioral health patients preferred (2 years).
• Paraprofessional experience or BRT Apprentice role counts.

Responsibilities

• Provides Age Appropriate Care To Patients.
• Develops and maintains good human relations with patient, family, and staff.
• Provides safety observation and documents patient status every 15 minutes; reports to RN.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing

Following instructions

Job description

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Behavioral Resource Technician (BRT) to provide safety observations and compassionate care for assigned patients. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, documenting observations every 15 minutes, and communicating changes to the nurse promptly.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of patient-care experience, preferably with behavioral health populations, and the ability to de-escalate in demanding situations while