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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated Psychiatric Nursing Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting psychiatric patients with their daily activities, monitoring their behavior, and reporting any changes to the nursing staff. You will also be required to assist with therapeutic activities, maintain a safe and clean environment, and ensure the patients' rights are respected. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mental health conditions, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. This is a challenging but rewarding role that requires a high level of patience, empathy, and resilience.
Responsibilities
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- Monitoring patients' behavior and reporting any changes to the nursing staff.
- Assisting with therapeutic activities and group sessions.
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients.
- Ensuring patients' rights are respected and upheld.
- Administering medication under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Documenting patients' progress and treatment plans.
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families.
- Participating in ongoing training and education programs.
Requirements
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- Completion of a state-approved Nursing Assistant training program.
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant.
- Experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing is preferred.
- Strong understanding of mental health conditions and treatments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- High level of patience, empathy, and resilience.
- Physical stamina to perform the duties of the role.
- Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screening.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you handle stressful situations?
- Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult patient?
- What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with patients who have mental health conditions?
- How do you ensure the rights of patients are respected?
- What interests you about working in psychiatric nursing?