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Ansible Government Solutions ยท 2 months ago

Behavioral Health Aide / Patient Care Technician

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC is currently recruiting multiple Behavioral Health Aide/Patient Care Technicians to support the Sam Rayburn Memorial VA Medical Center. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, assisting physicians, and monitoring patient behavior to ensure safety and support therapeutic activities.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care in a residential rehabilitation setting
Perform therapeutic and supportive tasks assisting physicians and other staff
Orient patients to the treatment program
Observe and report patient symptoms, behaviors, and reactions
Assist in individual/group therapy and behavior therapy sessions
Support patients on maintenance therapy
Conduct patient rounding every two hours
Assist with patient intake and discharge
Monitor patient behavior and whereabouts to maintain safety
Escort patients throughout the facility
Lead therapeutic and recreational activities
Promote a cooperative working environment
Follow all VA and facility guidelines and policies
Respond to medical emergencies (e.g., fainting, convulsions)
Adhere to infection control and safety protocols, including use of PPE
Use computer systems for order entry and documentation
Occasionally serve as receptionist, greeting and guiding patients
Maintain professional appearance and hygiene
Safeguard government property and follow security procedures

Qualification

BLS certificationACLS certificationDirect patient careComputer proficiencyCompletion of VA trainingHealth screeningsEnglish proficiency

Required

High School Diploma required
Current BLS and/or ACLS certification
Minimum one year of direct patient care in a rehabilitation setting
Ability to use computers and technology efficiently
Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)
Completion of all VA-mandated training (e.g., ethics, privacy, safety, infection control, annual competencies)
Proof of current TB test, immunity/vaccination for MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza, and COVID-19 (or mask if contraindicated)
Must pass federal background investigation
Not listed on HHS OIG exclusion list
Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

Preferred

At least two years of college (12 semester hours in health-related fields preferred)

Company

Ansible Government Solutions

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Ansible Government Solutions is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeff Miller
Chief Financial Officer
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