Mental Health Technician 1 7p-7a Geriatric Services
6 hours ago
The Mental Health Tech establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and helps patients with daily living. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.
* Patient Care
* Assists patient with activities of daily living, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
* Make beds and clean rooms as necessary.
* Takes and records patient vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and respirations under the supervision of a nurse.
* Assists with the admission process as directed.
* Provide assisting in group setting as necessary under the direction of a nurse or therapist.
* Assists in moving patients from place to place on and off the unit or area where assigned.
* Assists with laundering of clothes as necessary or directed.
* Redirects patients and uses proper technique to prevent patient aggression, falls or injury.
* Retrieves medications from the pneumatic tube system and/or pharmacy and delivers the medications to the nurse and/or place medications in a secure location as determined by the nurse manager.
* Documentation
* Documents vital signs, activities of daily living, sleep hours, safety checks and environmental checks as appropriate.
* Assists in documentation of group activities under the direction of a licensed professional.
* Communication and Collaboration
* Notifies nurse, therapist or physician of patient behaviors, needs and safety concerns.
* Participates in treatment team process.
* Conducts phone calls, takes messages and delivers messages as appropriate.
* Orients patient to program.
* Interacts with patients on a one-on-one basis in a therapeutic manner and reports relevant patient information.
* Safety
* Conducts environmental safety checks and notifies nurse of issues.
* Conducts patient safety checks as directed.
* Obtain and dispense belongings as appropriate at admission, discharge and throughout stay.
* Follows organizational infection control procedures including, but not limited to handwashing and cleaning.
* Inspects for contraband items as appropriate.
* Monitors patients for potential hazards.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment
Special Skills: Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills
Certifications: BLS Certification
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