Psychiatric Assistant I -FT- Nights- Psych - MRH

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Psychiatric Assistant to support inpatient behavioral health units. You will assist patients with daily living activities and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment during night shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient belongings, documenting observations, and communicating changes to nursing staff. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with no prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Multiple BLS certifications from American Heart Association or Red Cross are required.
• Psychiatric unit experience not required; ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Inventory and monitors patient belongings
• Manages supplies on the unit
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities
• Reports changes to nursing staff and suggests treatment modifications
• Provides crisis intervention to maintain safety
• Delivers or assists with direct patient care, diagnostics and therapies

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Organization Skills

Patient and Family Centered Care

Patient Safety - Behavioral Health

Problem Solving - Patient Care

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

Under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The position requires a commitment of three days per week, with 12-hour shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living
• Inventory and monitors patient belongings.
• Manages supplies on the unit.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4)
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PATIENT SAFETY - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
• PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: ***Psychiatric Assistants who work in any of the Behavioral Health units are required to perform safety rounds on all assigned patients every 15 minutes and to record activities/locations of patients on the assigned rounding sheet upon the completion of each 15 minute rounding session.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 0%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift

Nights

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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