Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2

Supplemental Information This vacancy is located in the Secure Forensic Facility (SFF)of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA (East Feliciana Parish).ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised of residential, outpatient and inpatient services. This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System within 90 days of closing. This position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agencywide permanent status employees), by Detail to Special Duty; or as a part-time WAE. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected for a full-time position. Psychiatric Aide 1 Special Entrance Rate:$972.00/Biweekly or $12.15/Hour Psychiatric Aide 2 Special Entrance Rate:$1040.00/Biweekly or $13.00/Hour Work Incentive Pay is $0.65/hr. for hours worked As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or Psychiatric Aide 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum annual salary for the Psychiatric Aide 2 is $33,883. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. 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. 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Minimum 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.