Psych Tech: Compassionate Patient Care & Crisis Support

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Psych Aide to provide direct contact with assigned patients, monitor responses to services, and identify problem areas. The role reports to the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and supports patient safety and quality care across departments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (GED preferred), crisis response training, CPR, and the ability to communicate with patients, families, peers, and medical staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• GED preferred.
• Experience working with mentally ill persons or in providing personal care services is preferred.
• Crisis Response Training and CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; adaptable to change.
• Exhibits organizational and leadership ability and can gain respect of coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical, emotional, and/or cognitive patient care in a safe manner.
• Liaison with hospital departments to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Diligent training and ongoing professional development.
• Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
• Performs environment and patient safety duties (room inspections, personal belongings searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
• Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain) to appropriate staff.
• Communicates emotional or cognitive data (tear, hallucinations) to appropriate staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication with patients and staff

Education

High School Diploma

GED preferred

CPR certification

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking a Psych Aide to provide direct contact with assigned patients, monitor responses to services, and identify problem areas. The role reports to the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and supports patient safety and quality care across departments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (GED preferred), crisis response training, CPR, and the ability to communicate with patients, families, peers, and medical staff.