Mental Health Worker
Company: Amergis
Location: Concord
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
$24 - $26
Amergis Healthcare is in search of Mental Health Workers who, under
the direction of an RN, carry out assigned tasks, provide direct
service to patients/residents and in an acute psychiatric care
facility, and are qualified to perform duties.
Shift Needs - 11pm - 7am or 3pm - 11pm
Duties that include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in admission procedures
Searching for contraband.
Orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment.
Identifying and recording patient valuables.
Completing documentation requirements.
Communicating any significant changes in patient status and
reporting all untoward patient actions or symptoms to medical staff
in charge to assure safety and continuity of care.
Supervising and supporting patients as necessary in bathing,
showering and other hygiene needs.
Maintaining awareness of patients' dietary needs and providing
records of nutritional intake
Monitoring and providing a safe and clean environment as prescribed
by standards relating to fire safety and infection control.
Utilizing a supportive approach with anxious and agitated
patients.
Identifying needs for walk groups or any other activities that will
allow patients space to feel supported and to de-escalate potential
situations that could create unsafe environments for staff and
patients.
Demonstrating basic knowledge of patient histories and
conditions.
Providing testimony during legal proceedings to provide support
while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Implementing individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment
goals during daily, continual interactions.
Purposely observing patient behaviors by documenting objective data
as well as subjective inference (i.e. suicidal tendencies, patient
gait, medication side effects).
Escorting, supporting and supervising patients at appointments,
legal proceedings, home placements and other activities as
necessary to ensure patient safety.
Participating in quality improvement data collection and completing
all mandatory review classes to maintain competencies.
Seeking out and appropriately utilizing supervision from Nursing
Coordinator or designee in order to ensure safe practices.
Maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental and unit
based changes by participating in staff meetings and reading
policies and procedures to maintain skill level.
Exploring opportunities to expand scope of knowledge where
applicable through continuing education.
Maintaining a positive customer service oriented attitude by
demonstrating a professional and courteous demeanor in all
interactions and through professional appearance.
Maintaining safe body mechanics while participating in physically,
demanding and unpredictable and potentially hazardous patient care
situations such as safely transporting physically aggressive
patients.
Exhibiting a willingness to perform other duties as assigned to
ensure smooth unit operations.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat
of our organization and we are happy to offer the following
benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served
our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that
matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our
extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals,
ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.
Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched
staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race,
color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Amergis, Concord , Mental Health Worker, Healthcare , Concord, New Hampshire
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