What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR ALTERNATE WEEKEND NIGHTS 7P-7A position at Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital?
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN NEEDED
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND FOR NIGHT SHIFT 7P-7A
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, newly constructed in 2018 - state of the art facility conveniently located at 9938 airline highway in the heart of the city at the intersection of I-12 and Airline Hwy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned task with the outpatient programs
- Documents patient's observed behavior, vital signs, significant occurrences, departure from hospital, and observation findings of patients as requested by nurse
- Assist nurse with patient care tasks and the nurse or activity director with therapeutic interventions
- Flexible with work schedule when necessary to provide coverage
- Assists with coordination of distributing lunches, cleaning the kitchen after lunch and attending to the patients' needs during lunch
- Provide care and assist patients in daily living activities including but not limited to diaper change, cleaning, bathing and feeding
- Oversees the cleanliness of the facility
Skills Needed:
- Ability to work under close supervision with distractions/demanding patients and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Good physical and mental health as evidenced by warm empathic attitude
- Respect for the dignity, worth, and potentiality of each person and a high sense of personal integrity
- Must be able to stand on feet for long intervals and ability to life a patient in order to provide care according to the essential job function
Education/Experience/License required:
- At least One year mental health experience preferred
- Must have CPR certification
- Maintain CPI certification
Please visit the careers page on our website www.apollo-bhh.com to apply for the position.
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary, a good work environment, and good benefits package that includes holiday pay, PTO, health, dental, vision, Life Insurance 401(k) plan, and profit-sharing plan.