Psychiatric Assistant I - Adult Psychiatry- FT Nights- MRH Job at Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL

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  • Memorial Healthcare System
  • Hollywood, FL

Job Description

Job Description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Under the supervision of nursing staff provides direct patient care and assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.Provides crisis intervention with incoming calls and on the unit to maintain safety.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.Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures including EKG and Phlebotomy, and therapeutic interventions.Inventories and monitors patient belongings. Monitors supplies for 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 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 the 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 2501 lbs - 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 Foot/Leg = 0%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
  • Running = 40%
  • Sitting = 40%
  • Squatting = 40%
  • Standing = 60%
  • Walking = 60%
  • Audible Speech = 60%
  • Hearing Acuity = 60%
  • Smelling Acuity = 0%
  • Taste Discrimination = 0%
  • 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%
  • Asbestos = 0%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
  • Dust = 0%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
  • Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
  • Hazardous Medication = 0%
  • Latex = 0%
  • Computer Monitor = 60%
  • Domestic Animals = 0%
  • Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
  • Fire Risk = 0%
  • Hazardous Noise = 0%
  • Heating Devices = 0%
  • Hypoxia = 0%
  • Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
  • Magnetic Fields = 0%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
  • Potential Electric Shock = 0%
  • Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
  • Radiation = 0%
  • Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
  • Unprotected Heights = 0%
  • 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 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.

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.

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.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [email protected]

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Shift work, Night shift,

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