Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

• Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.

• Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
• Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed.
• Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
• Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
• Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
• Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with patients.

• Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
• Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
• Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
• Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status, or to obtain their mental health and treatment history.

Skills

• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Detailed Work Activities

• Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
• Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

• Record patient medical histories.
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
• Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.

• Maintain medical facility records.
• Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities
• Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Move patients to or from treatment areas.

• Perform clerical work in medical settings.

Job Type: Full-time, part-time or PRN (as needed)

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person