Inpatient Psychiatric Care Aide & De-Escalation Support

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Longview is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate psychiatric care to adults and seniors.

You will perform routine patient care activities, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living, document observations accurately, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu in accordance with Joint Commission and Oceans policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply supportive behavior when assisting in managing patient behavior and de-escalation.
• Accurate monitoring/vital signs, documentation and observation reporting.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and policies, and comply with Joint Commission requirements.
• Effectively applies supportive behavior when assisting in control of patients with challenging behavior and uses de-escalation as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband; completes unit safety checks.
• Complies with infection control policies and attends required in-services to stay informed.
• Performs patient care activities under supervision; takes vital signs, weighs, assists with ADL, tracks intake/output and notes dietary restrictions.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and mobility needs as necessary.
• Individualizes care to age, disability, and cultural needs of patients.
• Documents patient observations and departures from the unit accurately and timely in the chart.
• Communicates task results and patient care needs to nursing staff for continuity of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care support

Infection control adherence

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Longview is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate psychiatric care to adults and seniors.

You will perform routine patient care activities, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living, document observations accurately, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu in accordance with Joint Commission and Oceans policies.