Seasonal Behavioral Health Tech - Patient Care

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital is seeking a Care Assistant in the Psychiatry department for a partial-year role from September to June. You will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor safety, and support treatment plans under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, communicating patient behavior to the team, conducting group sessions, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu. Prior CPI and BLS training are required or will be completed on orientation.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience working with children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Hospital experience as a Care Assistant with appropriate training in Psychiatry department will be considered.
• Flexibility in changing situations.
• Communicates in a clear and professional fashion.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living, personal care, & comfort measures under RN supervision.
• Assists RN with patient intake/admission paperwork.
• Documents significant occurrences, observed behaviors, I & O (if ordered), and observation findings in patient charts and reports to RN.
• Communicates patient’s behavior to team and reports significant changes to RN.
• Conducts group sessions with a preset agenda and format, reassessing safety with patients.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Plans and implements therapeutic patient activities and assists RNs and therapists in treatment plans.

Skills

CPI

BLS

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Miami Children’s Hospital is seeking a Care Assistant in the Psychiatry department for a partial-year role from September to June. You will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor safety, and support treatment plans under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, communicating patient behavior to the team, conducting group sessions, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu. Prior CPI and BLS training are required or will be completed on orientation.