Mental Health Worker at Allied Express Solutions
Concord, NH 03301
About the Job
MHW who, under the direction of an RN, carry out assigned tasks, provide direct service to patients/residents and in an acute psychiatric care facility, and are qualified to perform duties that include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in admission procedures.
- Searching for contraband.
- Orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment.
- Identifying and recording patient valuables.
- Completing documentation requirements.
- Communicating any significant changes in patient status and reporting all untoward patient actions or symptoms to medical staff in charge to assure safety and continuity of care.
- Supervising and supporting patients as necessary in bathing, showering and other hygiene needs.
- Maintaining awareness of patients' dietary needs and providing records of nutritional intake.
- Monitoring and providing a safe and clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire safety and infection control.
- Utilizing a supportive approach with anxious and agitated patients.
- Identifying needs for walk groups or any other activities that will allow patients space to feel supported and to de-escalate potential situations that could create unsafe environments for staff and patients.
- Demonstrating basic knowledge of patient histories and conditions.
- Providing testimony during legal proceedings to provide support while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Implementing individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual interactions.
- Purposely observing patient behaviors by documenting objective data as well as subjective inference (i.e. suicidal tendencies, patient gait, medication side effects).
- Escorting, supporting and supervising patients at appointments, legal proceedings, home placements and other activities as necessary to ensure patient safety.
- Participating in quality improvement data collection and completing all mandatory review classes to maintain competencies.
- Seeking out and appropriately utilizing supervision from Nursing Coordinator or designee in order to ensure safe practices.
- Maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental and unit-based changes by participating in staff meetings and reading policies and procedures to maintain skill level.
- Exploring opportunities to expand scope of knowledge where applicable through continuing education.
Documents Required:
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Covid-19 vaccinations.
Salary
27 - 30 /hour
additional $2.50 for evening and night shift workers
additional $2.50 for evening and night shift workers