Mental Health Assistant

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive patient care and support in clinical settings, ensuring safety, comfort, and well-being for patients of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and nutrition, while safeguarding personal space and belongings.
• Perform and document clinical measurements including vital signs, intake, and output.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort through proper body mechanics, equipment use, and adherence to policies for restraints and monitoring.
• Conduct frequent rounds to observe and anticipate patient needs.
• Support patient participation in leisure activities and address their activity needs.
• Assist with ECT procedures, including equipment setup, patient transport, and post-treatment monitoring.
• Follow procedures for caring for potentially violent or self-harming patients, including observation, seclusion, and restraints.
• Respond to emergency situations such as Code Blue, utilizing CPI principles under supervision to maintain safety and de-escalate situations.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required; college courses in mental health or nursing preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or a Nursing Assistant program preferred.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant is advantageous.

Work Environment & Additional Info

• Work in patient care and office areas with frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting.
• Use of PPE and exposure to cleaning solutions in accordance with infection control policies.
• Serve patients across all age groups with access to sensitive patient information.