Night Behavioral Health Care Attendant

Brown Medicine; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Attendant to support patients under RN supervision during night shifts at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. You will assist with daily living activities, observe patients, document behavior, and de-escalate situations using approved techniques to maintain a safe and respectful environment.

Requires a high school diploma and either direct patient care experience or one year of related education; training in de-escalation, BLS, and safe patient

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of progressive education in a human services field or direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients directly or intermittently as assigned.
• Report changes in condition to nursing staff promptly.
• Assist with hygiene, meals, and mobility as directed.
• Maintain patient safety and privacy.
• Document patient behavior and mood per protocol.
• De-escalate conflicts using approved verbal techniques.
• Attend staff meetings and training.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Attendant to support patients under RN supervision during night shifts at Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA. You will assist with daily living activities, observe patients, document behavior, and de-escalate situations using approved techniques to maintain a safe and respectful environment.

Requires a high school diploma and either direct patient care experience or one year of related education; training in de-escalation, BLS, and safe patient