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- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care to patients as assigned.
- Maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all patients.
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
- One year acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience preferred.
- BHA’s are expected to complete ADLs when assigned to a Unit and/or Patient the needs assistance.
- Provide Patient-Care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse or medical doctor. This includes tasks such as bathing feeding and dressing the patient. (Geriatric Unit Only)
- Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
- Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and/or policies by patients, visitors, and staff.
- Facilitate educational/activity groups.
- Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care.
- All other duties as deemed necessary to complete the tasks as a BHA.
- LADC, CADC preferred for DDU Unit only.
