Compassionate Behavioral Health Care Technician

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NYC Health + Hospitals Bellevue seeks a dedicated Nurse Aide to support patients with daily living activities and personal care in a busy behavioral health setting. The role requires assisting with hygiene, nutrition, and basic medical tasks under supervision, while maintaining safety and dignity.

The incumbent will participate in patient care planning, monitor vital signs, and contribute to a therapeutic ward environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of NYC Health + Hospitals restraints and seclusion training before performing such work.
• Training in vital signs and grooming within 90 days of appointment.
• Valid BLS certification within 60 days of appointment.

Responsabilités

• Observes patient condition and reports to team leader, providing individual nursing care for acutely ill patients.
• Gathers intake information and social histories to aid case understanding.
• Plans daily living activities on the ward and supports a therapeutic ward environment.
• Assists with therapeutic activities for hospitalized psychiatric patients and encourages client involvement.
• Assists with personal hygiene and basic nursing tasks (bathing, turning, skin care, ROM, mouth care, etc.).
• Assists with meal selection and feeding, delivers trays and water as needed.
• Assists with restraints/seclusion under supervision when necessary for patient safety.
• escorts patients as directed within and outside the healthcare setting.
• Takes vital signs when directed and records data in EMR.
• Changes linens and keeps wards neat; maintains storage and recreational areas.
• Disinfects personal items as required.
• May perform Nurse’s Aide tasks and related duties as assigned.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

NYC Health + Hospitals training program in restraints and seclusion

Successful completion of NYC Health + Hospitals vital signs and grooming training (within 90 days)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Description du poste

NYC Health + Hospitals Bellevue seeks a dedicated Nurse Aide to support patients with daily living activities and personal care in a busy behavioral health setting. The role requires assisting with hygiene, nutrition, and basic medical tasks under supervision, while maintaining safety and dignity.

The incumbent will participate in patient care planning, monitor vital signs, and contribute to a therapeutic ward environment.