JOB Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who is eager to make a profound impact on the lives of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? As a Psychiatric Aide with the Department of Human Services, you will play an essential role in delivering hands-on care at Norristown State Hospital. This position allows you to support patients through meaningful interactions and daily activities. You will work closely with the nursing team to promote safety, comfort, and dignity for every patient. This role is ideal for someone who wants to help others and be part of a strong care team.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position provides direct, patient-centered care and supports daily living needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. As a Psychiatric Aide, you will perform the following duties:
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Daily Care: Assist patients with hygiene, dressing, eating, mobility, and other daily activities
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Patient Monitoring: Observe patient behaviors, take vital signs, and report changes to nursing staff
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Safety Support: Escort patients, supervise activities, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment
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Emergency Response: Provide basic first aid and assist during medical or psychiatric emergencies
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Record Tasks: Document patient information and complete assigned reports accurately
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Team Participation: Support coworkers, attend trainings, and follow hospital procedures to ensure quality care
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
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Work hours during training are 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM). Once training is complete, you will work 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM). This includes a rotating schedule of weekends and holidays as assigned, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
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Overtime and travel: As needed
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Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
