Nursing Assistant/UKHC

About the role

The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; assist with activities of daily living).

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing psychiatric rehabilitation activities.
• Aids in escorting patients to and from activities.
• Participates in screening and basic assessment of patients.
• Documents and maintains records of patient behavior.
• Serves as a supervisor/co-supervisor for group activities.
• Enforces hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Must enjoy working in a team, but also be able to take direction and communicate effectively with staff, patients and their family members independently.
• Must have previous healthcare experience and CPR certification.
• Must possess strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.