Mental Health Aide
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Performs selected patient care activities. The Mental Health Aide is a member of multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient s therapeutic treatment plan. Essential Functions Assists assigned patient with activities of daily living. Provides and documents 15 minutes checks as assigned. Provides 1:1 observation in a safe an effective manner. Accurately takes and records vital signs as well as weight and height when needed. Observes patient progress and reports status to staff nurse. Ensures that all assigned patients are wearing an identification band. Helps maintain unit cleanliness and neatness for patient comfort. Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the nurse. Checks for and reports malfunctioning or damaged equipment, destruction of property or signs of contraband. Demonstrates the ability to follow the infection control policies of the hospital. Demonstrates an awareness of the treatment goals and objectives of assigned patients. Able to p...Health Aide, Mental Health, Mental, Aide, Behavioral Health, Charge Nurse, Healthcare