Behavioral Health Associate- Evening Shift (3p-11p)

Purpose Statement

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Essential Functions

 Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

 Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

 Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

 Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

 Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.

 Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

 May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.

 May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

 Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

 Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

 Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.

 May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

 Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

 Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

SHIFT

3p-11p (evening shift)