Mental Health Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Scotland, Connecticut, United States Albany Med Full time
Mental Health Assistant Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Mental Health Assistant to join our team at Albany Medical Center. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting the therapeutic milieu on our psychiatric unit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output.
  • Report abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
  • Participate in care planning and the nursing report process.
  • Provide personal care to patients, including bathing, oral care, and skin care.
  • Assist patients with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
  • Employ safe patient handling techniques for basic restorative care.
  • Support a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
  • Document all care in the patient record.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Some college preparation or degree preferred.
  • BLS CPR certification required.
  • Previous Mental Health related experience preferred.

About Albany Medical Center: Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to sensitive information, and workforce members are expected to ensure that access is based on a 'need to know' and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.



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