Job Description Summary
The Therapeutic Assistant I reports to the Nurse Manager. Under limited supervision, the Therapeutic Assistant I is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program, orienting new care team members, conducting and documenting group programming, obtaining and documenting vital signs, recording meal percentages, documenting applicable patient care in the electronic medical record, and other duties as directed by registered nurses and the Nurse Manager. Additionally, requirements include attending 75% of unit staff meetings.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000447 CHS - General Adult Program - IP (IOP)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-20Scheduled Weekly Hours
36Work Shift
Job Description
Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)
Hours per week: 36
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends and holidays
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Hourly
Job Summary/Purpose: The Therapeutic Assistant I reports to the Nurse Manager. Under limited supervision, the Therapeutic Assistant I is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program, orienting new care team members, conducting and documenting group programming, obtaining and documenting vital signs, recording meal percentages, documenting applicable patient care in the electronic medical record, and other duties as directed by registered nurses and the Nurse Manager. Additionally, requirements include attending 75% of unit staff meetings.
Minimum Training and Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Behavioral health or a related healthcare experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Certification in de-escalation training within the orientation period for employment and annually thereafter and biannually for BLS.
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