Mental Health Assistant

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Mental Health Assistant (1099)

Pay rate: $20.00 per hour (1099).

Address : Department of Health and Human Services 36 Clinton Street, Concord, NH, 03301.

Shift hours

• Days: 7:00am-3:00pm.
• Evenings: 3:00pm-11pm.
• Nights: 11:00pm-7:00am.

Duties

• Assisting in admission procedures.
• Orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment.
• Identifying and recording patient valuables.
• Completing documentation requirements.
• Communicating any significant changes in patient status and reporting all untoward patient actions or symptoms to the medical staff in charge to assure safety and continuity of care.
• Supervising and supporting patients as necessary in bathing, showering, and other hygiene needs.
• Maintaining awareness of patients' dietary needs and providing records of nutritional intake.
• Monitoring and providing a safe and clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire safety and infection control.
• Utilizing a supportive approach with anxious and agitated patients.
• Identifying needs for walk groups or any other activities that will allow patients space to feel supported and to de-escalate potential situations that could create unsafe environments for staff and patients.
• Demonstrating basic knowledge of patient histories and conditions.
• Providing testimony during legal proceedings to provide support while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Implementing individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual interactions.
• Purposely observing patient behaviors by documenting objective data as well as subjective inference (i.e. suicidal tendencies, patient gait, medication side effects).
• Escorting, supporting, and supervising patients at appointments, legal proceedings, home placements, and other activities as necessary to ensure patient safety.
• Participating in quality improvement data collection and completing all mandatory review classes to maintain competencies.

Documents Required

• BLS from American Heart Association.
• Covid-19 vaccinations.
• Psych experience is preferred.
• Previous mental health experience is preferred.
• Orientation will be in the 1st shift for 4 weeks.