Job Summary
The role involves providing direct care to behavioral health patients and supporting them with their daily living activities. The position requires careful monitoring of patient behaviors, as well as documenting significant changes and reporting these observations to assist in the execution of the treatment plan.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct care to patients facing behavioral health challenges.
- Assist patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Observe and document patient behavior consistently.
- Communicate any observed changes in patient condition to the healthcare team to enhance treatment strategies.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an associate or technical degree.
- Alternatively, 4 years of pertinent experience is acceptable.
- Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
UAB St. Vincent's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
