Psychiatric Aide - MMMC - Variable 40hrs

Job Summary

The position serves as part of the treatment team and is involved in planning, organizing and conducting adjunctive services (recreational and diversional activities) which involves the implementation of moderately complex therapeutic procedures and the application of various techniques in patient care services. The position also provides a variety of personal care and nursing services to patients in the unit.

Essential Responsibilities

• Orient patients to the hospital setting, rules and regulations, patient rights and treatment team system.

• Perform as a companion for newly admitted patients to establish rapport and facilitate a social network with other patients on the unit.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the application of all of the knowledge and abilities, specified below for the Full Performance level, in providing the full range of services to the clientele of the work site, independently.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and work rules of the work site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience in a mental health facility/unit which involved learning and performing selected therapeutic activities involving various types of mental health problems and general behavioral and psychiatric procedures.

• Minimum one (1) year of mental health work experience in acute care setting.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Psychiatric Aide - MMMC - Variable 40hrs

LOCATION: Wailuku, Hawaii

REQNUMBER: 1232967

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.