DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
- The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner.
- Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs. - Diligent Training
- Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
- Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
- Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
- Emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- Sufficient experience in working with mentally ill persons, addicted persons or in providing personal care services.
- Crisis Response Training, CPR.
- Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
- Requires emotional stability and resilience.
- Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
- Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
- Shows ability to gain & maintain support and respect of co-workers.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
- The work environment may be physically confining.
- Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
- Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
- Ability to do shift work as required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.
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Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working with mentally ill or addicted persons or providing personal care services
- Crisis response training
- CPR certification
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, peers, and medical personnel
- Emotional stability and resilience
- Adaptability, decisiveness, and foresight
- Organizational and leadership ability; ability to gain and maintain co-worker support
- Ability to perform patient and environment safety duties (room inspections, searches, monitor visitors for contraband)
- Ability to perform physical duties (standing/walking long periods, bending, lifting) and do shift work
- Normal hearing or use of adaptive hearing devices and adequate visual acuity
What We Do
Lake Charles Memorial Health System is southwest Louisiana's largest not-for-profit community healthcare system and the region's largest family-centered medical complex. It provides comprehensive, full-service healthcare to more than 350,000 residents in the area, ensuring a healthy, thriving community through personalized care for every stage of life across its multiple medical facilities.
