Night Behavioral Health Care Assistant

memorialhealthcare; West Hollywood (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Florida seeks a Psychiatric Assistant to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment on night shifts. You will observe, record, and report patient behavior, assist with daily living activities, and help with interventions under established care plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Inventory and monitors patient belongings.
• Manages supplies on the unit.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient and family centered care

Patient safety - behavioral health

Problem solving - patient care

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Florida seeks a Psychiatric Assistant to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision, ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment on night shifts. You will observe, record, and report patient behavior, assist with daily living activities, and help with interventions under established care plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification.