Night Behavioral Health Care Aide — Compassionate Support

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Behavioral Health Attendant to provide non-clinical support for patients needing direct or indirect observations. You will collaborate with clinical staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while upholding patient dignity.

The role requires carrying out observations, assisting with daily activities, and engaging patients in activities within approved safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or its equivalent required.
• Previous experience in direct patient care and/or patient observations, or completion of one year of progressive education in a human services-related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Model the organization’s values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
• Receive report on assigned patient before observing.
• Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff promptly.
• Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activity per protocols.
• Assist patients with daily activities as needed.
• Engage with patients with compassion and provide activities per training.
• De-escalate situations using approved verbal techniques to ensure safety.

Skills

Observation

De-escalation

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Behavioral Health Attendant to provide non-clinical support for patients needing direct or indirect observations. You will collaborate with clinical staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while upholding patient dignity.

The role requires carrying out observations, assisting with daily activities, and engaging patients in activities within approved safety protocols.