Psychiatric Aide 1-2 (NIGHTS)
Psychiatric Aide 1-2 (NIGHTS)
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$ 1733 - 3120
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Supplemental Information
This is aNight shift position(6:45pm 7:15am) located at Central Louisiana State Hospital. Please refer to separate posting if you are interested in the day shift.
As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Psychiatric Aide 1 has a special entry rate of $12.15/hour.
Psychiatric Aide 2 has a special entry rate of $13.00/hour.
In addition to the special entry rate of pay/hour this position receives:
Premium Pay of$1.50/hour worked
Retention Pay starts at an additional $1.00/hour worked up to $2.50/hour worked
Shift Differential is also earned depending upon the time of shift worked
Salary is negotiable based on experience.
This position may be filled as either a Probation Job Appointment Promotion Demotion Detail or Transfer.
As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must describe your actual duties as you will not be qualified for the higher level based on your title alone. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
CLSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources Department
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Brandon LuneauMinimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training required.Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To perform responsible nonprofessional nursing support work which involves assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Psychiatric Aide Supervisoror other professional medical personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
State health care facilities and rehabilitation centers.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Psychiatric Aide 2 by the limitation of responsibility in the performance of duties.Examples of Work
Performs all tasks in a training capacity.
Assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients to include performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs and weighing patients.
Records dataon patients charts concerning behavioral observations vital signs symptoms accidents injuries etc.
Cares for the personal needs of patients and assists them in good grooming personal hygiene eating and the control of money and valuables.
Accompanies patients to clinics meals recreational activities field trips etc. to insure safety and prevent elopements.
Cleans sanitizes and maintains safe surroundings.
Performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings furnishings and equipment in patient care area.
Performs housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens making beds and assisting with washing patients clothes.
Assists in restraining hostile and physically violent patients utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques.
Makes rounds to check patients presence; checks for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately.
Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function; observes and reports condition of patients to appropriate professional personnel.
Observes collects and labels urines for drug screen and/or analysis.
Administers breathalyzer.
Participates with groups in therapeutic activities.
Assists in emergency situations.
Supervises the work of patients engaged in work activities.
Employment Type
Full Time
