What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician - PRN position at Horizon Health?
Responsibilities:
- Attend to patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required.
- Escort and monitor patients during admissions, transfers and discharges; and provide line-of-sight or one-to-one support to patients as ordered by the physician.
- Regularly observe and record patients’ behaviors, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight
- Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs.
- Check and document luggage and personal belongings upon admission; maintain patient property list.
- Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to making patient charts, copying forms, filing, ordering supplies, etc.
- Monitor and document patient’s food and fluid intake; feeding patients as required.
- Complete and document 15 minute (or less) visual checks on patients per unit/hospital policy
- Insure patient dignity and respect patient values. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends.
Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!
Who we are & where you can make a difference:
About Universal Health Services:
For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- At least one year of experience in a behavioral health field preferred.
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