Nursing Assistant/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital is seeking a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate to support licensed clinicians in caring for adults with primary psychiatric diagnoses. You will assist with vital signs, activities of daily living, and participate in rehabilitation activities to promote recovery in a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role includes escorting patients, documenting behaviors, leading group activities, and implementing hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Assists in providing age-appropriate and specific needs during patient care.
• Aids licensed healthcare providers in psychiatric rehabilitation activities.
• Performs vital signs, activities of daily living support, and basic patient screening.
• Maintains documentation and records of patient behavior.
• Supports safety and a therapeutic environment according to hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and participate in group activities.
• Escort patients to and from activities and supervise treatment sessions.
• Document observations and participate in basic assessments.
• Lead or co-lead group activities under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with hospital procedures and safety rules.

Job description

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Gragg 3. The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; assist with activities of daily living). Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities, assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in patient supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. Leads/co-leads group activities. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment.