Technician-Behavioral Health Services PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Carthage, Mississippi seeks individuals to support mental health service staff in patient care activities. The role includes responsibilities such as transporting patients, providing meals, and assisting in group activities.

Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least one year of experience in mental health patient care. Basic Life Support certification and a clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Current Class R driving license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely to and from facilities.
• Complete documentation promptly.
• Maintain IOP area for enhanced patient care.

Skills

Ability to respond to geriatric needs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

Experience

• 1 year of experience assisting in the care of mental health patients.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Special Skills

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

Licensure

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