What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Technician Part Time Days position at Cedar Creek Hospital?
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Description
- Assisting in the ongoing assessment of the safety and emotional needs of each patient.
- Demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients and provides intervention/care accordingly on an individualized basis.
- Assisting patients with their personal grooming and personal hygiene, appropriate to the patient’s age, developmental level and needs.
- Participating in assigned groups and activities to meet the needs of various patient populations.
- Demonstrating the ability to maintain therapeutic and professional rapport with patients.
- Participating with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Provides verbal de-escalation techniques and physical management, as needed.
- Making rounds on patients every 15 minutes or sooner to provide patient safety.
- Assisting the RN with patient admissions and discharges. Performs vital signs, belongings searches, and orientation to the unit.
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About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors degree in Psychology or Human Services related field preferred but not required
- CPR certified (Can obtain once hired)
- Experience working as a psychiatric technician preferred
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