Technician-Behavioral Health

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis is seeking a patient transport assistant to support mental health staff with patient care activities, including transporting patients to and from the facility and assisting with daily living tasks.

The role requires reporting any clinical issues to staff, maintaining a clean IOP area, completing documentation promptly, and performing additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to respond and interact appropriately to the unique needs of the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients safely to and from home/IOP facility via van and in facility.
• Completes documentation promptly.
• Participates in keeping IOP area clean and maintained to enhance patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Geriatric care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Provide support and assistance to mental health service staff for patient care activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the transporting of patients to and from facility, meal provisions, supervision of patients during staff break periods, Assist patient group activities as requested. Provides support to patients for assistance with personal hygiene and daily living skills. Responsible for reporting/communicating to clinical staff any problematic or clinical issues observed while on duty. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Transports clients safely to and form home/IOP facility via van and in facility.

Completes documentation promptly.

Participates in keeping IOP area clean and maintained to enhance patient care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience Required

1 years of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Special Skills

Ability to respond and interact appropriately to the unique needs of the geriatric population.

Licensure Description

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment. Current Class R driving license with clean driving record.