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OverviewDignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County including inpatient and outpatient surgical services family birth center/labor and delivery emergency services home health services palliative care inpatient mental health services sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community we believe in providing compassionate high-quality health care to you and your family close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information please visit our website at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.
ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The Mental Health Technician is defined as a member of the Mental Health Unit healthcare team who is accountable for patient care supportive services under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Assist with patient/family care needs from admission to discharge.
Monitor patient on Q15 min. observations including (Q5, LOS, and 1:1 obs.)
Accurately monitor and record patient VS and intake and output and daily activities.
Assist Nurses with patient care to include Groups, Activities of daily living, as needed.
Must be able to effectively communicate with patients in crisis situations.
Assist in maintaining adequate stocks and supplies items.
Assist with cleaning functions to maintain unit.
Keep medical record updated, including legal requirements.
Documents according to policy and procedure, standards and guidelines.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Certified nursing assistant home health aide nursing assistant or direct patient care experience required along with 2 years of behavioral health experience required.
High School diploma or equivalent
Has the ability to read speak and write English in order to perform the duties of the position
Will maintain current competencies and certifications required
Ability to:
Work as a team member
Work effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circ*mstances require to meet staffing needs
Maintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on consistent basis in the performance of procedures
Treat coworkers patients physicians and family with dignity and respect
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital staff
Maintain patient confidentiality
Physically able to work stand stoop and lift
Able to walk and stand at least 50% of the shift
Good manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Pay Range$31.48 - $35.56 /hour
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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