Psychiatric Aide 1

Supplemental Information This vacancy is located in theNursing Departmentof Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA (East Feliciana Parish). This position will be filled as a temporary, part-time classified WAE appointment. The incumbent in this position may work up to 29 hours a week. Psychiatric Aide 1 - Classified WAE rate of pay: $13.50/hr. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account. For further information about this vacancy, please contact: Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. However, there is no guarantee that everybody that applies to this posting will be interviewed. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No experience or training required. Job Concepts Function of Work: To perform responsible non-professional nursing support work which involves assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from a Psychiatric Aide Supervisoror other professional medical personnel. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: State health care facilities and rehabilitation centers. Job Distinctions: Differs from the Psychiatric Aide 2 by the limitation of responsibility in the performance of duties. Examples of Work Performs all tasks in a training capacity. Assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients to include performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs and weighing patients. Records dataon patients' charts concerning behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. Cares for the personal needs of patients and assists them in good grooming, personal hygiene, eating, and the control of money and valuables. Accompanies patients to clinics, meals, recreational activities, field trips, etc. to insure safety and prevent elopements. Cleans, sanitizes and maintains safe surroundings. Performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in patient care area. Performs housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, making beds, and assisting with washing patients clothes. Assists in restraining hostile and physically violent patients utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques. Makes rounds to check patients' presence; checks for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately. Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function; observes and reports condition of patients to appropriate professional personnel. Observes, collects, and labels urines for drug screen and/or analysis. Administers breathalyzer. Participates with groups in therapeutic activities. Assists in emergency situations. Supervises the work of patients engaged in work activities.