What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician position at McLaren Bay Region?
Position Summary
Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors patients’ conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Observes patients’ behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed.
- Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients.
- Monitors patients’ vital signs.
- Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing.
- Restrains patients who may become physically violent.
- Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications : Required
Preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer ofMinorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
We are committed to encouraging andsustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination,and / or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal OpportunityEmployer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to anindividual’s race, color, age, religion, sex / pregnancy (including pregnancy / childbirthor pregnancy / childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, orany other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faithefforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individualswith disabilities, and veterans.
