Behavioral Health Tech

Advocate Health

Aurora, IL, US
Base: $21.85 - $32.80 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Part-time, night shift (8-shifts only, every other weekend and holiday required)
Night shift schedule with every other weekend
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Restrain and control combative patients
Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Tech for their Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, focusing on assisting and monitoring patients in daily activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. The position requires a Nurse Aide certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with no prior experience necessary

Job Summary

  • The role involves assisting, monitoring, and maintaining patient activities of daily living while ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
  • Candidates must be physically capable of restraining and controlling patients who are outwardly psychotic or physically combative.
  • Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off for eligible team members.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Tech for their Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, focusing on assisting and monitoring patients in daily activities, ensuring safety, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. The position requires a Nurse Aide certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with no prior experience necessary.

Salary

Base: $21.85 - $32.80 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Night shift schedule with every other weekend
  • Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
  • Restrain and control combative patients
  • Perform patient rounding and documentation
  • Assist with activities of daily living

Nice-to-have

  • Positive interpersonal skills for patient care
  • Ability to defuse crisis situations effectively
  • Good verbal and written communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Nurse Aide certification in good standing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Accredited Nursing Assistant program completion
  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 90 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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