Mental Health Assistant (1099) Concord, NH
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteConcord, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Assist in admission procedures, orient patients to the unit environment, and identify and record valuables. Complete documentation requirements, communicate significant patient status changes to medical staff, and supervise hygiene needs such as bathing and showering. Monitor dietary intake, maintain a safe environment adhering to fire safety and infection control standards, and utilize a supportive approach with anxious or agitated patients. Escorted patients to appointments and legal proceedings while observing behaviors to document objective data and subjective inferences regarding safety risks. Implement individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment goals during daily interactions. Shift hours include days (7:00am-3:00pm), evenings (3:00pm-11pm), and nights (11:00pm-7:00am). Pay is $20.00 per hour for 1099 contractors. Orientation is four weeks in the first shift. BLS certification and vaccinations are required; previous mental health experience is preferred.
Required Qualifications
- BLS from American Heart Association
- Covid-19 vaccinations
- Must be available for Days: 7:00am-3:00pm
- Must be available for Evenings: 3:00pm-11pm
- Must be available for Nights: 11:00pm-7:00am
- Must be able to assist in admission procedures
- Must be able to orient the patient to the unit/hospital environment
- Must be able to identify and record patient valuables
- Must be able to complete documentation requirements
- Must be able to communicate any significant changes in patient status
- Must be able to report all untoward patient actions or symptoms to the medical staff in charge
- Must be able to supervise and support patients as necessary in bathing, showering, and other hygiene needs
- Must be able to maintain awareness of patients' dietary needs
- Must be able to monitor and provide a safe and clean environment
- Must be able to utilize a supportive approach with anxious and agitated patients
- Must be able to identify needs for walk groups or activities
- Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of patient histories and conditions
- Must be able to provide testimony during legal proceedings
- Must be able to implement individualized plans of care
- Must be able to observe patient behaviors and document objective data
- Must be able to escort, support, and supervise patients at appointments and other activities
- Must be able to participate in quality improvement data collection
- Must be able to complete all mandatory review classes
Desired Qualifications
- Psych experience
- Previous mental health experience
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