Inpatient Med Psych- Behavioral Health Milieu Tech- 36hr

Responsibilities

• Aid or lead educational, recreational and therapeutic activities and group activities in the Milieu.
• Perform routine direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, temperature, weight, height, or other patient data as required.
• Collect data during intake/admission process for all admitted patients, including completing inventory and searching of personal belongings.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, communicating observations of the environment and patient indicators to the team.
• Support visitation guidelines and policies as established by unit and hospital.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living, including feedings, personal care, ambulation, and other tasks as needed.
• Transport patients and assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Assist in procedural holds as directed by MD, Provider, and/or primary nurse.
• Help in application and removal of physical restraints when directed by the attending medical provider and/or primary nurse.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Associate degree required with a minimum of six months direct patient or client care. Alternatively, high school diploma, GED equivalent, or a higher level of education that would require a High School diploma and 3 years of experience in Mental Health related field.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire. Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained current at all times.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding and follow Connecticut Children’s policies and procedures. Basic medical terminology, mathematics and measurements. Understanding of reasons for and techniques for managing aggressive and self-harming behavior. Basic understanding of trauma informed care. Basic understanding of organization environment of care and infections control policies and procedures. Excellent interpersonal skills and communications required. Stress Management/Composure. Block and redirect patient movements against the patient’s weight. Physical interventions in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior. Maintain quality, safety an infection control standards. Learn and follow established protocols to respond in emergency situations. Learn and demonstrate competency in basic data entry, use of collaborative care and safety plans and documentation in the medical record. Work across all levels of the organization.