General Summary

Assists the professional staff in the care of psychiatric patients. Facilitates the maintenance of the therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.Assists the team members in the care and evaluation of patients.Assists patients with activities of daily living.Checks patient's vital signs.Charts observations on assigned patients' in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.May apply physical restraints or assist with placing a patient in seclusion under the direct supervision of the physician or RN.Facilitates educational groups and supervises recreational activities as directed by the RN.

Required for All Jobs:

Performs other related duties as identified.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

Standing - FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlySitting - OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)Kneeling/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment:

Occupational Hazards - OccasionallyBloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED RequiredBachelor's. Preferred

Work Experience:

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

Must provide clearance per the Child Protective Services Law amended by PA Act 33 of 1985. Upon Hire Required You’re unique and you belong here.

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