Mental Health Support Specialist

13 hours ago


Kingston, New York, United States WMCHealth Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team at WMCHealth. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and support to individuals with mental health needs.

Responsibilities
  • Hygiene and Grooming: Assist patients with daily hygiene and grooming tasks, including bathing, oral care, and dressing, while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
  • Mobility: Help patients with physical mobility needs, such as ambulation, repositioning, and bed rest, to ensure their comfort and safety.
  • Nutrition: Assist patients with meal preparation, feeding, and calorie count maintenance, while promoting healthy eating habits.
  • Communication: Demonstrate effective communication skills to process and interface information between the healthcare team and patients, families, and significant others.
  • Vital Signs and Treatment: Assess and record patients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respirations, and perform treatments and procedures according to established policies and procedures.
  • Rounds and Safety Checks: Conduct regular unit rounds and safety checks to ensure patients' comfort and safety needs are met, and report any concerns to the RN and/or LPN staff.
  • Clean-up and Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized patient and unit environment, including bedmaking and stock supplies.
  • Unit Competencies: Demonstrate knowledge and skills in preventing and managing crisis, restraint use, and application, as well as unit-specific competencies.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Experience: No prior experience is required, but experience in the mental health field is preferred.
  • Education: A high school diploma or equivalent education/experience is required.
  • Licenses and Certifications: A CNA certification is preferred but not required.


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