Behavioral Health Tech Float Pool with Flexible Shifts

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a dedicated care assistant to support patient care from pre-adolescents to geriatric patients under RN supervision. You will assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing tasks, providing both direct and indirect care and facilitating age-appropriate activities per each patient’s plan.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, reporting changes to the RN, and collaborating with the care team to ensure compassionate, compliant

Qualifications

• Assists with assessment and care under RN supervision.
• Direct/indirect care including hygiene, nutrition, and safety.
• Provides age-appropriate activities per the care plan.
• Uses de-escalation techniques to manage distressed patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under supervision.
• Provide activities aligned with patient ages and abilities.
• Support safety and reporting changes in patient condition to RN.
• Collaborate with care team and physicians to ensure quality care.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Observation

Education

Degree in social services related field

1 year experience with mental health

Certified Peer Support Specialist Minnesota/Wisconsin

Behavioral health internship completed

Mental Health Practitioner per MN Statute 245,462

Job description

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks a dedicated care assistant to support patient care from pre-adolescents to geriatric patients under RN supervision. You will assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing tasks, providing both direct and indirect care and facilitating age-appropriate activities per each patient’s plan.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, reporting changes to the RN, and collaborating with the care team to ensure compassionate, compliant