Job Title: Mental Health worker
Duration: 13 week contract
Shift: Working days (6:45 am – 3:15 pm) or evenings (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm) or a combination of both, 40 hours a week, including weekends and holidays.
Location: Fall River, MA
- BLS Required
- Covid Vaccination Required
Job Description: -
- MHW who, under the direction of an RN, carry out assigned tasks, provide direct service to patients/residents and in an acute psychiatric care facility, and are qualified to perform duties that include, but are not limited to:
- 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 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.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Mental Health worker: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- MAP (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fall River, MA 02720: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person