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Kansas Employer Senior Behavioral Health Mental Health Technician in Wichita, Kansas
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PRIMARY PURPOSE Provides professional direct patient care and program services under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse to senior behavioral health patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy, standards, and objectives of Catholic Care Center and the Senior Behavioral Health Program. Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and provides compassionate person-centered care to patients consistent with role scope, current regulatory standards, and practice expectations. Demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to older adults and geriatric patients age generally 55 years and older.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (The essential responsibilities and accountabilities of this position including interactions with other departments and outside vendors, if applicable, in PRIORITY order.)
General Duties
Demonstrates performance of tasks necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and provide optimum patient care.
Provides direct patient care and assistance as needed and as assigned to support patients with ADLS to include dressing, bathing, eating, feeding, and other tasks as needed to ensure quality care and management of the patient
Leads and/or assists with program related activities and groups that reinforce daily goals, learned skills, and cognitive stimulation appropriate in line with role scope and training.
Uses program de-escalation techniques that have been trained and support a trauma informed person-centered approach toward patients
Performs patient rounds and safety checks and always maintains responsibility to remove and promptly report any safety issue immediately to nursing staff during their shift
Performs and documents vital signs on patients as assigned
Demonstrates appropriate use of patient care equipment necessary to perform role tasks
Follows unit safety practices and procedures at all times to include continuous hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, appropriate use of patient assistive devices, falls prevention protocols, and unit contraband prevention.
In addition-
Participates in hospital educational programs as requested.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.
Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient.
Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
One or more years working in an acute behavioral health hospital program preferred
Certification as a nurse assistant
Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in rehabilitation-related systems or other electronic medical records systems is desirable.
Basic knowledge of electronic medical record preferred
Clinical Settings:
BLS / CPR and other certification as determined by specialty and clinical setting
Able to meet the physical requirements of the position
EDUCATION
\ Qualifications: Education
High School Diploma
Two years or more college preferred
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CPI de-escalation program certification preferred
Trauma informed care training preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements:
Walking, Standing, and/or Stooping for long periods.
Mild to moderate physical labor to complete the tasks.
Exposure to blood, chemicals, and other bodily fluids.
Frequent moderate to heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more consistently during the shift
Other physical demands that coincide with the duties of direct patient care duties for older adults and individuals with physical and cognitive limitations and disabilities
Safety-
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Follows hospital policy when disposing of biohazardous materials, labeling an