Evening Behavioral Health Associate - Patient Care

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital in Malden, MA is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) for a full-time evening shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, three weekdays plus every other weekend. The BHA will provide personal care services under clinical or nursing supervision, maintain a safe and empathetic environment, and support patient safety as a top priority.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months of experience with the facility’s patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation . Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member .

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Job description

Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital in Malden, MA is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) for a full-time evening shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, three weekdays plus every other weekend. The BHA will provide personal care services under clinical or nursing supervision, maintain a safe and empathetic environment, and support patient safety as a top priority.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months of experience with the facility’s patient