Mental Health Tech

Company: Woodland Healthcare
Location: Woodland
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewDignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo Countys largest health care provider, serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County, including inpatient and outpatient surgical services, family birth center/labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health services, sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community, we believe in providing compassionate, high-quality health care to you and your family, close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the nations largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information, please visit our website at Summary:The Mental Health Technician is defined as a member of the Mental Health Unit healthcare team who is accountable for patient care supportive services under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.Principal Duties and Accountabilities: Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge. Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.) Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output and daily activities. Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed. Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crisis situations. Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies items. Assist with cleaning functions to maintain unit. Keep medical record updated, including legal requirements. Documents according to policy and procedure, standards and guidelines.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Certified nursing assistant, home health aide, nursing assistant, or direct patient care experiencerequired, along with 2 years of behavioral health experience required. High School diploma or equivalent Has the ability to read, speak and write English in order to perform the duties of the position Will maintain current competencies and certifications required Ability to: Work as a team member Work effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circumstances require to meet staffing needs Maintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on consistent basis in the performance of procedures Treat coworkers, patients, physicians and family with dignity and respect Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital staff Maintain patient confidentiality Physically able to work, stand, stoop and lift Able to walk and stand at least 50% of the shift Good manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

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