Job detail

Mental Health Worker, 24 hours 1st Shift (Alternating Weekends), BHS Department

Day Kimball Healthcare

#Behavioral Health #CPR Certification #Patient Care #Mental Health #Crisis Intervention #Hospital Environment #Clinical Data #Medical Transcription #BHS Department #Therapeutic Milieu Model

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 25 days ago

Location

Putnam, Connecticut

Quick overview

The Mental Health Worker assists Registered Nurses in providing direct patient care and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, facilitating group activities, and performing clerical duties to ensure unit functionality.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma and CPR certification are required, with a bachelor's degree and one year of mental health experience preferred. Candidates must complete Crisis Intervention training and be able to function under stress.

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Job description

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Medical Health Worker for our BHS Department as a per diem job in Putnam, CT. Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Medical Health Worker for our BHS Department as a 24-hour 1st shift job in Putnam, CT. Mental Health Worker Benefits Summary:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
Pharmacy Plan
401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
Vacation Time
Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Additional Benefits

Medical Health Worker Summary

As the Mental Health Worker, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for… The MHW will assist the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care activities and in providing a safe therapeutic environment in accordance with established methods and procedures. Actions consistently reinforce the Therapeutic Milieu Model. Performs the clerical duties and facilitates the smooth functioning of the patient care unit.
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Responsibilities:
Assists in meeting the physical needs of patients and attends to activities of daily living.
Collects clinical data for the RNs to use in the assessment of the patient's mental and physiological status.
Assists in the unit admission (e.g., search), transfer and discharge procedure.
Observes patients, their milieu, interactions, identifies changes, and reports any changes observed in patient's mental status or behaviors to the RN.
Makes patient milieu safety rounds as assigned and documents patient's whereabouts.
Must be trained and subsequently show competence in responding to events where a patient is out of control or exhibiting inappropriate behavior through the application of effective verbal and behavioral interventions, including restraining patients as directed.
Facilitates patient group interactions and activities, utilizing all resources.
Utilizes correct format for charting, documenting patient's response to interventions and milieu activities.
Accurately transcribes physicians' orders, completes all necessary forms, requisitions, and communications required to implement orders identifying STAT orders, recognizing and using hospital accepted codes when needed. Copies medication orders onto the medication sheets.
Files diagnostic and laboratory reports accurately in appropriate patient's chart after they have been seen by MD and/or RN.

Medical Health Worker Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency diploma required, B.A. preferred.
CPR certification required.
Successful completion of Crisis Intervention training required.
One year of previous experience in Mental Health or related field preferred.
Computer experience preferred.
Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Medical Health Worker Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Meets the physical demands of the position.
Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.

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