Psychiatric Technician Casual

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem schedule

Flexible hours

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, Michigan is seeking a per diem patient care assistant to support RNs in psychiatric and inpatient settings. You will observe patients, document conditions, assist with activities of daily living, and participate in therapeutic activities.

The role requires either an Associate degree in human services or science, nursing program enrollment, or substantial related experience in mental health/hospital environments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or active nursing program completion required.
• Direct patient care on inpatient psych unit or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in human services or hospital settings acceptable.
• Clinical rotations or specialized training in behavioral health valued.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patients' condition and services performed.
• Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Assist with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
• Monitor vital signs and ensure safety during daily activities.

Skills

Patient observation

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control awareness

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associates degree in human services or science

Nursing program student (clinical rotation)

High school diploma + 3 years direct patient care on psych unit

High school diploma + Behavioral Health training (US Armed Services)

High school diploma + 3 years in human services/hospital security

Bachelor's degree in human services or science (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary:

Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors patients' conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Observes patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed.
• Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
• Monitors patients' vital signs.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
• Restrains patients who may become physically violent.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• 10. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associates degree in human services field or science, or;
• Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or;
• High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or;
• High school diploma and completion of Behavioral Health training program through the US Armed Services, or;
• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders
• Bachelor's degree in human services field or science

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004843
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No