Psych Tech: Compassionate Patient Care & Crisis Support

Lake Charles Memorial Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health seeks a Psych Aide to provide direct contact with assigned patients, monitor responses to services and identify problem areas. You will work under the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse and collaborate with various departments to ensure patient safety.

The role requires crisis intervention skills, CPR and strong communication with patients, families and staff. A High School Diploma/GED is preferred, with crisis response training and ability to work shift as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred and crisis response training required.
• Experience working with mentally ill or in personal care settings is preferred.
• CPR certification is required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical, emotional and/or cognitive patient care safely.
• Liaise with hospital departments to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Perform environment and patient safety duties (room searches, visitor monitoring).
• Report abnormal vital signs or pain to the appropriate staff.
• Communicate emotional data and concerns to the care team.

Skills

Crisis intervention

CPR

Communication

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Crisis Response Training

Experience with mentally ill or personal care services

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health seeks a Psych Aide to provide direct contact with assigned patients, monitor responses to services and identify problem areas. You will work under the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse and collaborate with various departments to ensure patient safety.

The role requires crisis intervention skills, CPR and strong communication with patients, families and staff. A High School Diploma/GED is preferred, with crisis response training and ability to work shift as needed.