Evening Geropsychiatric Care Specialist

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt invites applications for a position on the Geropsychiatric Unit in Towson, Maryland. The role involves direct patient care during a 7pm–7am shift with alternating weekends, working in a 12-bed unit focused on short-term evaluation and treatment of severe depression and dementing illness complications.

Responsibilities include planning patient care, delivering ADL support, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment under nursing supervision.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Human Services degree or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviors.
• Provide direct patient care services under the direction of a professional nurse.
• Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to policies.
• Provide ADL assistance.

Skills

Patient care

ADL assistance

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Human Services degree or related experience

Job description

Sheppard Pratt invites applications for a position on the Geropsychiatric Unit in Towson, Maryland. The role involves direct patient care during a 7pm–7am shift with alternating weekends, working in a 12-bed unit focused on short-term evaluation and treatment of severe depression and dementing illness complications.

Responsibilities include planning patient care, delivering ADL support, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment under nursing supervision.