SAH Behavioral Health Attendant

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant observation of the patient, facing the patient at all times.
• Do not leave the patient unattended, including when visitors are present.
• Do not leave the assignment without RN approval and relief.
• Receive, review, and discuss the RN's report detailing any special needs or monitoring requirements.
• Immediately report any observed changes in the patient's behavior or condition to the duty nurse via the intercom system or other available communication methods.
• Inform the RN of any patient complaints related to their health.
• Call the appropriate code if needed.
• Perform patient assistance activities related to ambulation and mobilization safely, including, but not limited to, assisting patients out of and returning to their bed/chair primarily for bathroom needs (if monitoring only one patient).
• Regularly conduct room safety sweeps per policy and ensure potentially hazardous items are removed whenever possible.
• Monitor applied restraints to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assist in dressing and undressing the patient as needed and secure clothes and belongings according to company standards to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain a professional and safe appearance, including not wearing any items around the neck that could be used as a weapon.
• Document all observations on the patient safety sheet as instructed and within designated timeframes.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times and refrain from discussing patient information with anyone other than the assigned nurse and physician.
• Communicate in a professional and empathetic manner with patients by listening to and acknowledging complaints and referring such complaints to the RN.
• Refer any complaints that cannot be resolved at the point of care to the patient advocate.
• Refrain from conversations with patients regarding their medical condition or plan of care.
• Greet the patient and introduce yourself at the beginning of each assignment.
• Remain solely dedicated to observing the patient throughout the shift.
• Do not bring personal items such as phones, food, books, or magazines into the room.
• Maintain infection prevention standards during all activities.
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries at all times, including refraining from sharing personal information.

Requirements

• No experience necessary; on-the-job training is provided.
• Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting is a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• American Heart BLS certification required.
• Completion of training within the first week of hire and prior to any patient observation assignments.
• Successful completion of the Care of the Aggressive Patient training provided by the facility upon hire.
• Completion of unit orientation for each unit to which the employee will be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.
• 75% or more of the time: Talking, Hearing, Standing, Visual Acuity, Walking, Lifting up to 350 lbs, Sedentary work, Light work, Reaching.

Pay

Pay Range: $17.85-$26.02