Therapeutic Assistant - Mental Health - Senior Care Unit

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Pyy rate type: hourly; pyy grade: health-21; weekl...
Patient care delivery
Therapeutic environment safety
Activities of daily living support
The Therapeutic Assistant provides patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet under the direction of a registered nurse

Job Summary

  • The Therapeutic Assistant provides patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Responsibilities include assisting with patient admission and discharge processes while monitoring and promoting the safety of the therapeutic environment.
  • The role requires maintaining patient activities of daily living and supporting the therapeutic program within a rotating shift schedule including weekends and holidays.

Matching Summary

The Therapeutic Assistant provides patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet under the direction of a registered nurse.

Salary

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-21; Weekly Hours: 36

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient care delivery
  • Therapeutic environment safety
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Admission and discharge assistance
  • Rotating shift work availability

Nice-to-have

  • Energetic enthusiastic team member
  • Multi-disciplinary treatment plan adherence
  • Stressful situation management

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • TACT and First Aid certification
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted
  • Current BLS from AHA or Red Cross

Work Rights

Not specified

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