Mental Health Worker I - St. Catherine Hospital

Mental Health Worker I

Job ID45102 Nursing Services

St

Catherine HospitalPsychiatric 2

East Chicago,IN

Full-time,

Evening/Day,3pm-11:30pm and 7am-3:30pm Shifts Every other weekend Rotating holidays

Variety of Shifts offered

Hours/Pay Period:80 FTE:1

Minimum Hourly Wage: $16.42

(Based on experience)

Position Summary

Are you looking for a team focused and energizing role that also has room for potential advancement? Then St Catherine Hospitals MHW 1 position may be what you are looking for! The MHW 1 provides basic patient care and assists psychiatric patients with the function her/his own abilities

This is achieved through individual and group processes that provide a safe environment for psychiatric patients, visitors and employees

Our Psychiatric team is searching for individuals who are good communicators, those who take initiative, and team players! The MHW 1 practices in accordance with current established standards of care, the Policies and Procedure of the BHS Department, the Powers Health policies and procedures, and supports the mission and philosophy of Powers

Job Responsibilities

- Provides basic patient care for activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing

- Communicates clinical information to nurses and Nurse Manager

- Rounds regularly on patients and performs room checks several times each shift removing from patients rooms all contraband such as anything potentially dangerous that could be used to harm self or others

- Regularly assesses and implements non-violent crisis intervention strategies for each patient on the psychiatric units

Education/Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent required - Must be willing to receive mandatory BLS CPR and CPI Training on the job - All other training will be done on-the-job

Comprehensive Benefits Program (Not all inclusive)

- Medical, dental and vision coverage - Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts - Retirement savings plan - Life insurance and disability coverage options - Fitness center discount program - Tuition assistance and career development - Paid Time Off - Wellness, reward and recognition programs - Employee Assistance Program - Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc

- Perks - Instant Discounts and Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.