Behavioral Health Associate(Nights)

Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services. · Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. · Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. · Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record. · Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. · Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. · May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. · May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. · Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills. · Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. · Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility. · May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member. · Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.