Part-Time Behavioral Health Aide - Make Every Moment Matter

Hartford HealthCare; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Westport, CT, is seeking a Mental Health Worker for a 24-hour-per-week shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) including every other weekend and some holidays, to provide direct behavioral health patient care at St. Vincent's Medical Center facility.

You will assist with activities of daily living, support treatment plans, observe patient condition, and maintain safety and comfort, reporting changes to the supervising RN.

Qualifications

• One or more of the following: Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Red Cross obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Reviews assignment with supervising RN, seeking clarification when unsure of expectations.
• Maintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized manner.
• Provides for patient comfort by performing tasks/services that optimize patient satisfaction.
• Provides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injury.
• Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivity.
• Other Duties as assigned

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in Westport, CT, is seeking a Mental Health Worker for a 24-hour-per-week shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) including every other weekend and some holidays, to provide direct behavioral health patient care at St. Vincent's Medical Center facility.

You will assist with activities of daily living, support treatment plans, observe patient condition, and maintain safety and comfort, reporting changes to the supervising RN.