Job Summary:
- Position: Mental Health Worker (MHW)
- Role: Provide direct patient care under the direction of an RN in an acute psychiatric care facility. Perform various tasks to ensure patient safety and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with patient admissions, search for contraband, and orient patients to the unit.
- Identify and record patient valuables, complete necessary documentation.
- Communicate significant changes in patient status and report any untoward actions or symptoms to medical staff.
- Support patients with hygiene needs and monitor dietary intake.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment in compliance with fire safety and infection control standards.
- Utilize supportive approaches with anxious or agitated patients and identify needs for walk groups or other de-escalation activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of patient histories and conditions; provide testimony in legal proceedings while maintaining confidentiality.
- Implement individualized care plans and reinforce treatment goals through daily interactions.
- Document patient behaviors and provide supervision during appointments, legal proceedings, and other activities.
- Participate in quality improvement and maintain competencies through mandatory classes and continuing education.
- Seek supervision as needed, stay updated on hospital and unit changes, and maintain a professional and courteous demeanor.
- Use safe body mechanics in physically demanding situations and perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth unit operations.
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