Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health · 3 months ago
Patient Care Tech – PRN
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health is a facility focused on patient care, and they are seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide support in a structured environment. The role involves ensuring patient safety, conducting safety checks, and assisting with daily living activities while maintaining accurate documentation of patient information.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services
Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment
Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed
Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record
Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff
Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff
May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens
May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record
Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills
Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals
Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility
May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
RADT licensure
Preferred
Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Shift differential for overnight shifts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
Excellent training program
Complimentary AOD education to certify as a substance use disorder counselor
Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.
Company
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital is a leading, 71-bed inpatient behavioral health facility that provides comprehensive mental health services for adults over the age of 19 in the Haverhill, MA, area.