Compassionate Psychiatric Care Assistant

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking staff to provide direct patient care on a psychiatric unit under nursing supervision. You will help ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients with daily activities while monitoring behavior and reporting changes.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, adherence to safety protocols and collaboration with the nursing team to adjust treatment plans as needed. High school diploma and BLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current BLS certifications through American Heart Association.
• Ability to work under supervision in a psychiatric care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
• Inventory and monitors patient belongings.
• Manages supplies on the unit.
• Provides or assists with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports changes in condition to nursing staff and suggests treatment plan modifications.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Organization Skills

Patient and Family Centered Care

Patient Safety - Behavioral Health

Problem Solving - Patient Care

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking staff to provide direct patient care on a psychiatric unit under nursing supervision. You will help ensure a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients with daily activities while monitoring behavior and reporting changes.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, adherence to safety protocols and collaboration with the nursing team to adjust treatment plans as needed. High school diploma and BLS certifications are required.