What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech - Evenings position at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center?
REPORTS TO: Director of Admissions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides direct supervision of patients/guests waiting with patients.
- Maintain safety within the milieu by constantly monitoring patients/guests for potentially unsafe behaviors.
- Prevent and manage crisis situations.
- Role model appropriate behaviors, attitudes, social skills and self-care.
- Completes all documentation as required.
- Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts
as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information. Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job. Provides behavioral management using hospital approved methods. Supervises patients at all times to maintain safety.
EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED; Attendance in an accredited college and/or university
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Texas driver's license with good driving record, CPR/CPI certification.
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as a Mental Health Worker or related field or enrollment in or a graduate of a professional program (LVN, RN, licensed therapist).
Patient Care Technician – Continued
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- 80%-90% of the time, the staff is standing, walking, kneeling or reaching while working with the patient/residents.
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and physical restraint of patient/residents.
- Ability to perform CPR.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
- Emotional stability necessary to perform essential functions.
- Vision and hearing sufficient to perform essential functions.
- Ability to drive a vehicle.
- Ability to speak clearly and write legibly.
EEO Statement
