Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Aide

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Attendant to provide non-clinical, direct patient support for individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and collaboration with clinical staff in a 7a–7p daytime shift at Brown University Health facilities.

Strong observation skills and de-escalation training are important. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and related experience or education in human services.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or its equivalent required.
• One year of progressive education in a human services-related field or direct patient care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives report on assigned patient before assuming responsibility of observations.
• Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned.
• Reports changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff promptly.
• Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activity in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain patient focus at all times, free from distractions.
• Assists patients with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and mobility, as needed based upon report and direction received by registered nurse.
• De-escalate situations using approved verbal intervention techniques to promote patient and staff safety.
• Attends staff development, supervision, and staff meetings as assigned.
• Ensure the care area is free of hazards and complies with safety guidelines, and assist with the maintenance of clean and orderly patient care spaces.
• Observes patient rights, Maintains confidentiality of patient information, and privacy.

Skills

Patient observation

De-escalation

Interpersonal communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year of progressive education in human services

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Attendant to provide non-clinical, direct patient support for individuals with mental health and behavioral challenges. The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and collaboration with clinical staff in a 7a–7p daytime shift at Brown University Health facilities.

Strong observation skills and de-escalation training are important. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and related experience or education in human services.