Mental Health Workers (MHW)

Position Description: Duties/Responsibilities: Assisting in admission procedures; searching for contraband; orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment; identifying and recording patient valuables; completing documentation requirements; communicating any significant changes in patient status and reporting all untoward patient actions or symptoms to the medical staff in charge to assure safety and continuity of care; supervising and supporting patients as necessary in bathing, showering, and other hygiene needs; maintaining awareness of patients' dietary needs and providing records of nutritional intake; monitoring and providing a safe and clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire safety and infection control; utilizing a supportive approach with anxious and agitated patients; identifying needs for walk groups or any other activities that will allow patients space to feel supported and to de-escalate potential situations that could create unsafe environments for staff and patients; demonstrating basic knowledge of patient histories and conditions; providing testimony during legal proceedings to provide support while maintaining patient confidentiality; implementing individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual interactions; purposely observing patient behaviors by documenting objective data as well as subjective inference (i.e. suicidal tendencies, patient gait, medication side effects); escorting, supporting, and supervising patients at appointments, legal proceedings, home placements, and other activities as necessary to ensure patient safety; participating in quality improvement data collection and completing all mandatory review classes to maintain competencies; seeking out and appropriately utilizing supervision from the Nursing Coordinator or designee to ensure safe practices; maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental, and unit-based changes by participating in staff meetings and reading policies and procedures to maintain skill level; exploring opportunities to expand the scope of knowledge where applicable through continuing education. Minimum Qualifications & Experience: MHW, under the direction of an RN, carries out assigned tasks and provides direct service to patients/residents in an acute psychiatric care facility. Documents Required: BLS from AHA is a must during the time of submission; Covid-19 vaccinations; psych experience is preferred; previous mental health experience is preferred; orientation will be in the 1st shift for 4 weeks.

$20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Wage