Mental Health Worker - Older Adult Unit - Full Time Evenings
Be an Advocate, a Caretaker, a Friend to Patients. For more than six decades, Gracie Square Hospital has provided comprehensive and personalized behavioral healthcare to thousands of individuals in New York City and beyond. Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones through innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
About the role
In this role, the Mental Health Worker thrives at the bedside as an invaluable care provider. You provide compassionate patient focus and perform select care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse. Improve the patient experience and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment. Measure and record temperatures, pulses, respiration, and blood pressure. The Mental Health Worker complements the nursing process by assisting in the individualized care of patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment
- Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)
- Assist in the individualized care of patients
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year experience in psychiatry or related medical field (preferred)
Schedule
This is a full-time, evening shift position (3:30 PM - 12 AM), including working rotating weekends.
Pay
Salary range: $24.71 - $26.57 per hour.
Benefits
Our compensation packages include competitive base pay with recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Additional benefits feature countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person.