Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Weekend Mental Healthcare Worker, where your compassion and expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This vital role offers an energetic and rewarding environment, focusing on providing high-quality psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and behavioral health support during week shifts and smooth recovery during weekend shifts. You will be instrumental in delivering patient-centered care in acute settings, ensuring safety, stability, and well-being for those in need.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and observe patients closely to assess their mental state, behavior, and safety needs using established patient observation protocols.
- Provide crisis intervention to de-escalate situations and ensure immediate safety for patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes.
- Administer medications accurately following prescribed medical orders while maintaining detailed medication records.
- Document all patient interactions, observations, and interventions thoroughly within medical records, adhering to confidentiality standards.
Experience
- Prior experience working in psychiatric or behavioral health settings, including hospital or corrections facility medical clinics.
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to psychiatric care, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Hands-on experience with crisis intervention techniques and acute care procedures.
- Familiarity with medical records management and documentation standards within healthcare environments.
- Background in nursing or related healthcare fields is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of hospital protocols, behavioral health practices, and patient safety procedures. Join us in creating a safe, supportive environment where mental health matters! This paid position offers an energetic atmosphere filled with opportunities to grow your skills while making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- This position may require occasional on-call coverage outside of scheduled work hours. Are you available and willing to fulfill on-call responsibilities?
Experience:
- Medication administration: 1 year (Preferred)
- CNA: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medication Aide (Preferred)
- CNA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
