Mental Health Assistant - Full time - Nights at Adventist Health

Marysville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

30.01

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapeutic Interventions, Psychosocial Interventions, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Safety, Bathing, Dressing, Oral Hygiene, Ambulation, Transferring, Elimination Needs, Meal Supervision, Basic Life Support (BLS), Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB)

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Works with nursing team, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), assisting with therapeutic interventions with patients exhibiting significant disturbances in emotional, cognitive and physical behaviors. Provides comprehensive patient centered care and implements psychosocial interventions. Helps with basic activities of daily living (ADLs). Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate’s/Technical Degree behavioral health related field, nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Experience in a behavioral health setting conducting therapeutic interventions: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) certification: Preferred Department Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Assists with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, ambulating, transferring, elimination needs and therapeutic program participation of psychiatric patients. Assists in maintaining program functions including meal supervision and patient safety checks. Assists in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with patients. Participates in developing plans for meeting the daily care needs of patients as determined by the care plan. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The assistant works under the direct supervision of an RN, helping with therapeutic interventions for patients exhibiting emotional, cognitive, and physical behavior disturbances. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive patient-centered care, implementing psychosocial interventions, and assisting with basic activities of daily living.