Behavioral Health Attendant
Brown University Health · Providence, RI · 2 wk ago
Manufacturing$21.09–$22.04/hrFull-time
Summary
The Behavioral Health Attendant (BHA) supports patients requiring direct or indirect observations and those experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges under the direction of a Registered Nurse. BHAs collaborate with clinical staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while upholding patient dignity and adhering to Brown University Health care values.Responsibilities
- Receives report on assigned patient before assuming responsibility of observations.
- Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned.
- Reports changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff promptly.
- Maintain patient focus at all times, free from distractions.
- Assists patients with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and mobility, as needed based upon report and direction received by registered nurse.
- Actively engages with assigned patient(s) throughout shift in a compassionate and respectful manner while providing interaction and recreational activities in accordance with training provided.
- De-escalate situations using approved verbal intervention techniques to promote patient and staff safety.
- Obtains initial certification and annual re-certification in full safety care level 1 training with no restrictions, BLS, and certification in safe patient handling.
- Attends staff development, supervision, and staff meetings as assigned.
- Ensures the care area is free of hazards and complies with safety guidelines, and assists with the maintenance of clean and orderly patient care spaces.
- Observes patient rights.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Maintains patient privacy.
- Follows hospital policy and procedures regarding patient and staff safety practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School graduate or its equivalent required.
- Education in a human services field preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Participates in patient care, activities of daily living, and physical management of patients per safe patient handling and safety care training.
- Independent Action: Work alongside clinical staff, including nurses, social workers, therapists, and physicians, to achieve treatment goals.
- Supervisory Responsibility: None.