About us
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with patients.
Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status, or to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
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Detailed Work Activities
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Record patient medical histories.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
Maintain medical facility records.
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Move patients to or from treatment areas.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person