Behavioral Health Associate

Job description

Shift: Full Time, 4:00PM-12:00AM, Every Other Weekend Job Description: Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and behavioral coping skills, provides clinical intervention, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Job Responsibility: *1. Performs a variety of duties directly related to patient care: *2. Performs various reporting and recording duties including, but not limited to: *3. Performs a variety of duties related to maintenance of physical environment including, but not limited to: *4. Delivers medication if required by Registered Nurse. 5. Performs related duties, as required *ADA Essential Functions - Initiates and encourages interactions with patients through conversation, activities, and other means. Encourages a therapeutic relationship with patients. - Orients patient to unit and hospital. Provides factual information regarding treatment program. - Assists and guides patients carrying-out personal hygiene and housekeeping activities. - Assists and oversees patients at meal times. - Escorts patients to appointments and scheduled activities off unit – within and outside hospital. -...