Provides direct behavioral health patient care by performing a variety of activities for patients. Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists patients with performing activities of daily living. Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN. Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. Establishe... more details
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PRN
Job Highlights:
- Department: Behavioral Health Gero Department
- Schedule: PRN, Night Shift, 7pm to 7am
- Starting Pay: $16.55+
- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
- Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Midwest Hospital
SSM Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join our BH Team at St. Anthony Hospital Midwest City!
This position is PRN. There is no set schedule, no guarantee of hours. Pickup shifts when YOU are able to, making it ideal for a secondary job or student! This position is working for the Gero BH unit at St. Anthony Hospital Midwest City. The preference is for prior experience in Patient Care/Support, but it is not required!
There are no insurance/benefits available for this PRN role. There are however stackable shift differentials available for this role that enable you to make more per hour by working specific shifts (evenings, nights and weekends).
When you join our team, you become part of a rich history – one that focuses on each person’s diverse and unique characteristics. Our employees are at the heart of our Mission. We can provide the tools, recognition, opportunity and collaborative partnership to thrive at a career you love.
If you are eager to begin a new journey in your career, please apply today!
Job Summary:
Provides direct behavioral health patient care by performing a variety of activities for patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
- Applies knowledge of group dynamics in participating in therapeutic groups and maintaining the milieu.
- Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree in the behavioral health or a related field, or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving patients.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Employee
1202000087 GEROPSYCH
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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