Patient Care Technician - Behavioral Health Unit

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient-centered care in the Behavioral Health Unit under RN supervision. You will perform day-to-day care activities and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, adapting to developmental, age-specific, and cultural needs.

This role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and preferred experience in direct care or CENA training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire (AHA/ARC or Canadian equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN to identify/attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for daily activities and personal hygiene (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility).
• Ensures compliance with health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean environment and protects patients and employees by infection-control practices.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient support

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

CENA training

Job description

Department:Behavioral Health Unit

Daily Work Times:Variable

Shift: Variable

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities

1. Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
2. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
3. Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
4. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
5. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
6. Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent .
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Certification must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Preferred

• Prior experience in direct care preferred.
• CENA training
• Prior experience obtained through clinical nursing rotation relevant to the specific work area.