Compassionate Geriatric Behavioral Health Technician

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a compassionate MHT to assist patients with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene. You will play a crucial role in the patient care team, requiring excellent communication and human interaction skills.

Qualifications include college level credit hours, experience in healthcare or service industry preferred, and a willingness to engage effectively with patients. This role requires a proactive approach to anticipating patients' needs and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 12 college level credit hours with a passing grade in English Composition and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Service industry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Collaborate with the patient care team.
• Provide education including CPR and hospitality in healthcare.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good organization skills

Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to collaborate with the health care team

Ability to engage people at the appropriate level

Ability to problem solve

Ability to be proactive in anticipating customer needs

Education

12 college level credit hours

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a compassionate MHT to assist patients with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene. You will play a crucial role in the patient care team, requiring excellent communication and human interaction skills.

Qualifications include college level credit hours, experience in healthcare or service industry preferred, and a willingness to engage effectively with patients. This role requires a proactive approach to anticipating patients' needs and the ability to work flexible hours.