Nursing Assistant/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate for Gragg 1: 28-Bed All-Male Unit. The role supports a licensed healthcare provider in delivering care to adult patients with psychiatric diagnoses, performing tasks such as vital signs, ADLs, and assisting with rehabilitation activities.

The position involves escorting patients to activities, participating in group sessions, and ensuring accurate documentation and a safe therapeutic

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatric care is preferred.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living for adults.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist licensed provider in delivery of patient care to adults with psychiatric diagnoses.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide psychiatric rehabilitation activities and lead group activities.
• Escort patients to and from activities and assist in screening and basic assessment.
• Maintain documentation and records of patient behavior.
• Help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by following hospital policies.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Direct patient care

Group activities

Documentation

Description du poste

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Gragg 1: 28-Bed All-Male Unit.

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.