Behavioral Health Technician - Nights

About the role

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Pasadena focuses on helping adults and seniors manage mental health issues through various inpatient and outpatient treatments.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and follow policies and procedures.
• Supportive behavior and de-escalation techniques for patients exhibiting unacceptable behavior.
• Inventories patient belongings and secures contraband as needed.
• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies.
• Performs vital signs, weights, ADLs, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring, and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Assists with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintains belongings.
• Individualizes patient care activities based on age, disability, and cultural sensitivity.
• Communicates and documents patient observations and findings accurately in the patient record.
• Communicates outcomes of assigned tasks to nursing staff and ensures continuity of care.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of age, disability, and cultural specific needs.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Successfully completed CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program.

Skills

• Able to work under close supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Competitive market compensation.

Schedule

Not specified.