What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR EVERY OTHER WEEKEND DAYS position at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital?
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR DAYS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, newly constructed in 2018 - state of the art facility conveniently located at 9938 airline highway in the heart of the city at the intersection of I-12 and Airline Hwy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned task with the outpatient programs
- Documents patient's observed behavior, vital signs, significant occurrences, departure from hospital, and observation findings of patients as requested by nurse
- Assist nurse with patient care tasks and the nurse or activity director with therapeutic interventions
- Flexible with work schedule when necessary to provide coverage
- Assists with coordination of distributing lunches, cleaning the kitchen after lunch and attending to the patients' needs during lunch
- Provide care and assist patients in daily living activities including but not limited to diaper change, cleaning, bathing and feeding
- Oversees the cleanliness of the facility
Skills Needed:
- Ability to work under close supervision with distractions/demanding patients and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Good physical and mental health as evidenced by warm empathic attitude
- Respect for the dignity, worth, and potentiality of each person and a high sense of personal integrity
- Must be able to stand on feet for long intervals and ability to life a patient in order to provide care according to the essential job function
Education/Experience/License required:
- At least One year mental health experience preferred
- Must have CPR certification
- Maintain CPI certification
To see the current job openings at Apollo, refer to https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Apollo-Behavioral-Health-Hospital/jobs.
To apply, please visit https://apollobhh.isolvedhire.com.
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and profit-sharing plan.
