Opportunity Description Immediate need Mental Health Therapy Aides for a Pediatric Biobehavioral Unit.
Job Duties
- Take and record vital signs
- Complete patient admission documentation, assist with appropriate physical examination of patients, collect specimens
- Monitor patient intake / output, transport patients, orient new patients to unit regulations and daily routine
- Assist patient in the completion of hygiene needs
- Develop therapeutic relationships under nursing supervision and interact therapeutically with patients during activities
- Intervene on behalf of the patient during crisis situations
Aply clinical and psychological interventions based on age appropriateness and developmental stage, perform safety checks on assigned shift.
Experience & Skills Required
Current Certification in CPR.Minimum of 2 year of experience preferred, 1 year required.Prior experience in an inpatient setting preferred.Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skill.Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.