Memorial Healthcare System
Psychiatric Assistant I -FT- Nights- Child & Adolescent Psych - MRH
Memorial Healthcare System, Florida, New York, United States
Psychiatric Assistant I – FT – Nights – Child & Adolescent Psych – MRH
Memorial Healthcare System
Summary Under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
Responsibilities
Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
Inventory and monitors patient belongings.
Manages supplies on the unit.
Competencies
Accountability
Customer Service
Organization Skills (4)
Patient and Family Centered Care
Patient Safety – Behavioral Health
Problem Solving – Patient Care
Responding to Change
Standards of Behavior
Education and Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) – Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Additional Job Information Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Psychiatric Assistants who work in any of the Behavioral Health units are required to perform safety rounds on all assigned patients every 15 minutes and to record activities/locations of patients on the assigned rounding sheet upon completion of each 15 minute rounding session.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 60%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 0%
Kneeling = 40%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Reaching = 60%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
Running = 40%
Sitting = 40%
Squatting = 40%
Standing = 60%
Walking = 60%
Audible Speech = 60%
Hearing Acuity = 60%
Depth Perception = 60%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing - Far = 60%
Seeing - Near = 60%
Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift Nights
Disclaimer This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages and Pay Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
Veterans Preference We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Pre-Placement Assessment Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
Accommodation Information If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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Summary Under the supervision of nursing staff, provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
Responsibilities
Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
Inventory and monitors patient belongings.
Manages supplies on the unit.
Competencies
Accountability
Customer Service
Organization Skills (4)
Patient and Family Centered Care
Patient Safety – Behavioral Health
Problem Solving – Patient Care
Responding to Change
Standards of Behavior
Education and Certification Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) – Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
Additional Job Information Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Psychiatric Assistants who work in any of the Behavioral Health units are required to perform safety rounds on all assigned patients every 15 minutes and to record activities/locations of patients on the assigned rounding sheet upon completion of each 15 minute rounding session.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 60%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 0%
Kneeling = 40%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
Reaching = 60%
Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
Running = 40%
Sitting = 40%
Squatting = 40%
Standing = 60%
Walking = 60%
Audible Speech = 60%
Hearing Acuity = 60%
Depth Perception = 60%
Distinguish Color = 60%
Seeing - Far = 60%
Seeing - Near = 60%
Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift Nights
Disclaimer This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages and Pay Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
Veterans Preference We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Pre-Placement Assessment Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
Accommodation Information If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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