Change Agent- MHT- Residential- PRN

Beacon Behavioral Partners; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maples is seeking a patient care assistant to support clinicians and therapists in a behavioral healthcare setting. You will help with patient care tasks, monitor safety, and document observations while upholding program policies and routines.

Role requires 18+ years old, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS/certifications. Training on ADLs and behavior management will be provided as part of the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One year experience in a clinical setting required; behavioral health preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples.
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine tasks within the Maples program.
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by following policy.
• Observes patients per prescriber orders; documents findings and reports to shift nurse.
• Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy.
• Provides assistance in managing patients with escalating behavior per hospital policy.
• Documents client activities, vital signs, and observations as assigned by nursing staff.
• Assists patients in completing ADLs as needed (hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating).
• Displays flexibility, positivity, and respect for others; adheres to dress code and attendance.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care assistance

Observing & reporting

Safety awareness

Documentation

ADL assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
• One year experience in a clinical setting required
• Certification in Basic Life Support
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples
• Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program
• Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions
• Assists in the provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies
• Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and facility policy; documents and reports findings to shift nurse immediately if behavior and/or activity is significant
• Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy
• Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy
• Documents client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by facility policy
• Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions
• Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e., supervisors)
• Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgment, and customer sensitivity
• Models productive, healthy behavior, and interactions with co-workers, clients, and others
• Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time frames and procedural guidelines
• Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources
• Deals constructively with stress
• Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction
• Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to the attendance and dress code policy
• Exhibits good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm, empathic attitude
• Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others
• Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity
• Performs other duties and special projects as required

REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY

The Change Agent reports to and is accountable to the Director of Nursing.