Senior Behavior Health Associate- Per Diem

Bristol Hospital Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Hospital Group is seeking a Patient Care Assistant at BHI Bristol Hospital in Bristol, CT. This position requires a High School diploma and active CNA certification in Connecticut, and involves providing direct care to patients while assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, and vital signs.

The ideal candidate will possess communication skills, a compassionate nature, and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience in a long-term care or behavioral health setting is preferred. Join us in making a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CNA Certification in the State of Connecticut.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in long term care or behavioral health.
• Good communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under supervision of a nurse.
• Assist with bathing, feeding, and vital signs.
• Exhibit caring and empathy towards patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Valid CNA Certification in Connecticut

CPR w/BLS certification

Job description

Job Location: BHI Bristol Hospital Main Campus - Bristol, CT 06010

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Any

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients under supervision/direction of the registered nurse
• Performs a wide variety of tasks using a patient centered model, including but not limited to:
  • Assist with Bathing / Personal Hygiene
  • Assist with ambulation of patient
  • Assist with feeding
  • Assist with toileting
  • Assist with vital signs
  • Weights
  • Safety checks
  • Continuous observation of patients
• Exhibits knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care
• Exhibits knowledge of principles of growth and development for patient groups served
• Demonstrates knowledge of providing care for specific population / age
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer skills
• Exhibits ability to provide safe care to individual needs of the patient / family / caregiver in a patient centered environment
• Exhibits attributes of caring, empathy and promotion of positive work environment
• Embodies a strong work ethic
• Exemplifies communication in calm professional manner
• Demonstrates strong desire to work as a member of the team
• Demonstrates excellence in the vision of customer service in health care
• Exhibits good team collaboration skills

Qualifications

Educational/Minimum requirements:

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must have a valid and active CNA Certification in the State of Connecticut.
• Must have a valid CPR w/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a long term care and/or behavioral health setting.

Preferred:

• Good communication skills
• 1 year experience in acute care inpatient environment as Patient Care Assistant or CNA

Special Requirements

• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and medical terminology.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Data entry and documentation skills.
• Experience working with a psychiatric population.

Physical Requirements

• Significant walking, bending, stooping, patient lifting and positioning.
• Must be able to participate in PERT.
• Manual dexterity for phlebotomy and data entry.

Work Environment

Stressful working conditions in a patient care environment. Exposure to patient fluids and waste. Rapid pace and variable environment.

Cognitive Requirements

• Mental flexibility to perform diverse duties involved in patient care.
• Good communication skills, written and oral, and ability to follow written and oral instruction.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.