Mental Health Worker

Northwell Health; Queens (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a patient care assistant to support individuals in a psychiatric unit. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and help maintain a safe unit environment.

You will participate in therapy groups and document observations for the care team. The role requires CPR capability, ability to lift and restrain patients when necessary, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of college in a pre-health science or psychology-related field preferred.
• OR six years of related experience required.
• Must be able to demonstrate CPR technique within orientation period.
• Ability to lift, turn, position, and restrain patients as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support, assisting with ADLs and behavioral coping skills.
• Lead group activities and assist in patient education as directed by RN.
• Maintain safe and clean unit environment and respond to emergencies as directed.

Skills

CPR

Communication

Patient handling

Education

2 years college in pre-health/psychology

6 years related experience

Job description

Job Description

Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and behavioral coping skills, provides clinical intervention, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs a variety of duties directly related to patient care:
  • Initiates and encourages interactions with patients through conversation, activities, and other means.Encourages a therapeutic relationship with patients.
  • Orients patient to unit and hospital.Provides factual information regarding treatment program.
  • Assists and guides patients carrying-out personal hygiene and housekeeping activities.
  • Assists and oversees patients at meal times.
  • Escorts patients to appointments and scheduled activities off unit - within and outside hospital.
  • Assists during admissions, discharges and/or transfers of patients.
  • Assists RN in carrying out treatment procedures including, but not limited to restraining patient, vital signs and other directed tasks.
  • Responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies with direction from RN.Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), when necessary.
  • Observes patient, as directed.
  • Assumes responsibility for whereabouts and safety of patients on and off the unit and/or grounds, as directed.
  • Co-leads group therapy and leads patient education and activity groups, as required.
• * Performs various reporting and recording duties including, but not limited to:
  • Reporting observations of patient behavior to RN and other team members.
  • Maintaining observation flow sheets for patient requiring various levels of supervision, i.e constant observation, routine rounds, every fifteen minute checks.
  • Participating in nursing staff and team meetings by sharing observations and information.
  • Receiving and/or transmitting telephone messages concerning patient care in absence of Unit Receptionist.
  • Reporting observations of patients' interactions with visitors.
• * Performs a variety of duties related to maintenance of physical environment including, but not limited to:
  • Reporting potential hazards to RN and taking necessary measures such as mopping wet areas, removing hazardous material or other remedial action in the event of an emergency.
  • Transporting supplies such as laboratory specimens, food trays, drug baskets and other items to and from unit, as required.
  • Collecting soiled linen and distributing fresh linen to patients unable to do so themselves.
  • Maintaining general sanitary conditions on unit including washing patient's refrigerator and stove when necessary.
• * Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Minimum of two (2) years of college, required. Concentration in pre-health science or psychology-related courses, preferred.

  OR

  Minimum of six (6) years related experience, required.

• Previous experience with patient intervention in psychiatric setting, preferred.

• Must be able to demonstrate CPR technique within orientation period.

• Ability to lift, turn, position, and restrain patients, as required.

• Ability to communicate effectively, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).