Compassionate Psychiatric Care Assistant

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

14 paid holidays

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients at Catawba Hospital. You will assist with activities of daily living, observe patient status, and document changes per treatment plans and unit rules.

In this role you will apply therapeutic interventions, escort patients as needed, and participate in group activities, contributing to the Recovery Model and patient care objectives.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient care under supervision of licensed staff and/or Lead CNA; follow instructions and report observations to licensed nurse in a timely manner.
• Competencies defined on a Competency Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living (ADL) according to treatment plan, policies, procedures, unit routines and protocol.
• Observe, report, document changes in the patient’s physical and behavioral status, ADLs, and other tasks as assigned to the licensed nurse or Lead CNA in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize therapeutic interventions that reflect knowledge of Therapeutic Options unit routines and rules, and patient treatment guidelines.
• Escort patients to other departments, meals and outside of hospital per protocols and procedure.
• Perform assignments according to policy and procedures.
• Constant Supportive Observation (CS0) as assigned.
• Participates in therapeutic activities and/or groups for patients.
• Performs assignments utilizing principles of Recovery Model
• Follows and completes assignments in timely manner. Reports on assignments to licensed nurse or Lead CNA as required.
• Participate in activities that improve patient care, as directed.
• Accurately completes required documentation within established time frames.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned.
• Compliance with established policy CHPP 12-03.10, Employee Reliability Standards.

Job description

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients at Catawba Hospital. You will assist with activities of daily living, observe patient status, and document changes per treatment plans and unit rules.

In this role you will apply therapeutic interventions, escort patients as needed, and participate in group activities, contributing to the Recovery Model and patient care objectives.