Night Psychiatric Care Aide – Direct Patient Support

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Psychiatric Assistant to support inpatient behavioral health units. You will assist patients with daily living activities and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment during night shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient belongings, documenting observations, and communicating changes to nursing staff. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with no prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Multiple BLS certifications from American Heart Association or Red Cross are required.
• Psychiatric unit experience not required; ability to work in a fast paced environment.

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 changes to nursing staff and suggests treatment modifications
• Provides crisis intervention to maintain safety
• Delivers or assists with direct patient care, diagnostics and therapies

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 American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Psychiatric Assistant to support inpatient behavioral health units. You will assist patients with daily living activities and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment during night shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient belongings, documenting observations, and communicating changes to nursing staff. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with no prior experience necessary.