Patient Support Technician Inpatient Hospital

*This position requires 12-hour shifts. 7am-7pm*

The Patient Support Technicianassistsin totalpatientcare and guides therapeutic Technician is an active team member andparticipatesinappropriate positionprovidesforthe physical and psychological environmentofthe Psychiatric Hospital according to the goals and philosophy of its program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Below are the primary duties and essential functions of an employee in this position. While not all tasks may be performed by every employee in this role all employees are expected to perform related tasks as needed. These essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Observe patient activity and monitoring safety
• Maintaining a safe and clean care environment for patients
• Assistingwith patient care needs hygiene personal care support and social and leisure activities
• Carry out assignments or orders delegated by nursing staff
• Assistpatients with completing consents for care
• Complete duties for admissions and discharges of patients
• Facilitate and provideadditionalstaff support in patient group activities
• Document patient progress on treatment goals in the patients recordin a timely manner
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks in the kitchen
• Participate in de-escalation skills and seclusion and restraint interventions when needed tomaintainsafety for all
• Complete all trainings and attend all staff meetings as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

• Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: The normal work routine involvesminimalexposure to blood bodyfluidsor tissues.
• The normal work routine has aminimalergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment.
• The position may require aminimalamount of physical exertion (bending lifting twisting) in the work area.
• The position requires the ability to engage with patients who may become violent and toparticipatein physical patient holds using approved techniques when necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:High School Diploma or degreein mental health related field preferred.
• Experience:Prefer two (2) years in a mental health setting.

Certificate or Professional License:

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) -certification must be obtained afterhireand prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must bemaintainedand kept current through employment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid -certification must be obtained afterhireand prior to providing direct patient certification must bemaintainedand kept current through employment.
• SERV SafeFood Handler Certification-requiredprior to working in the kitchen orassistingwith serving meals. Certification must be kept current.
• Valid drivers license and activeautoinsurancecoverage.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks
• Must be aminimum21years of age.
• Must be a minimum of 25 years of age tooperatea Bowen vehicle.

Promise of Equal OpportunityandFostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:

Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusivediverseand respectful workplace. Wecomply withall applicable laws including the ADA and OSHA regulations and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.

Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.

Required Experience:

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