Inpatient Psychiatric Care Technician — Patient Support & Safety

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking an attentive patient care assistant to work under the supervision of an RN in an inpatient setting. You will help patients with daily activities and monitor their conditions according to the treatment plan.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, leading therapeutic activities, and ensuring a clean, safe environment while adhering to HIPAA and infection-control policies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in human services or science.
• Active enrollment in an accredited Nursing Program with mental health clinical rotation.
• High school diploma with specific mental health or patient care experience as listed.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patients' condition and responses to care.
• Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Assist with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
• Support activities of daily living (eating, bathing).
• Restrain patients who may become physically violent (as trained).
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and health care regulations.
• Maintain safe, clean environment and infection control protocols.

Education

Associates degree in human services or science

Currently enrolled RN program (mental health clinical rotation)

High school diploma + Behavioral Health training (US Armed Services)

High school diploma + 3 years direct patient care (inpatient psychiatric or residential)

High school diploma + 3 years in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or security in hospital

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking an attentive patient care assistant to work under the supervision of an RN in an inpatient setting. You will help patients with daily activities and monitor their conditions according to the treatment plan.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, leading therapeutic activities, and ensuring a clean, safe environment while adhering to HIPAA and infection-control policies.