What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental health worker position at Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc?
Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for qualified Mental Health Workers for this position working in a psychiatric hospital located in Concord, NH .
Candidates will assist patients with daily activities, assist nurses with simple clerical and nursing-related tasks, perform paraprofessional nursing support duties in the care and treatment of patients, and perform other related work.
Pay Rate : $25 / hr
3p-11p and 11p-7a working 40hrs per week
Job Duties :
- candidates will work under the supervision of RNs or LVNs to assist with patient care including bathing and feeding, maintaining supplies in a clean and orderly manner
- guiding patients through daily routines
- preparing, compiling and maintaining medical and electronic medical records for the nursing and medical staff members
- assists and lifts patients into and out of beds, into wheelchairs, and onto and off the toilet
- maintains cleanliness of patient-care areas
- provides escort for patients going to court, clinics, and therapy sessions
- assists professional staff with patient examinations, special procedures, and therapy
- observes patient behavior and reports same to professional staff
- records observations and document s the patient's condition and progress in the patient's medical record which may include plotting data on graphs and charts such as temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
- records date
- assists other staff in setting up and directing recreational activities for patients
- attend team meetings with professional nursing staff and provide input
- may assist clinical staff with clinical activities
Knowledge of :
- basic patient care
- health care institutional routine
- Medical terms and procedures
- computer software programs used to perform functions such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail and the scanning, imaging and processing of medical records
- methods and techniques used to preserve, secure, and maintain the confidentiality of medical records or personal or sensitive information of patients and clients
- Basic terms, concepts, and principles of medical privacy and confidentiality
- Proper and safe lifting techniques
Skills and Abilities to :
- Follow written and oral instructions in a medical setting
- Perform manual labor, which requires constant lifting, pushing, stooping and bending in the performance of patient care
- Prepare written records and complete logs
- Record observation on patients and document patients condition and progress in medical records
- Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of medical records
- Utilize automated and manual record keeping systems
- Prepare and proofread routine reports, records, and correspondence
Qualification :
- Valid drivers license
- Current healthcare provider CPR card required
- one year experience in mental health, paraprofessional, or care takers working with mental / chronic illness.
Last updated : 2024-11-16
Salary : $25
