Health Service Worker

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for Health Service Workers to work in a Psychiatric Hospital Setting in Huntington, West Virginia. A successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience and will be able to meet submission and compliance deadlines as positions are limited and submission timelines are approaching. If interested, please contact us immediately. We pay weekly, offer competitive rates and benefits and know you will be delighted with our service!
Location: Huntington, West Virginia
Contract Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension
Shifts: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM ( you would need to be flexible to pick up either shift, and will most likely start on the Night shift)
Schedule: 2-2-3 Schedule ( Two Days On, Two Days Off and Then three days ON; The cycle then repeats. After the three consecutive workdays, the nurse is usually given two more days off, which allows for an extended break.)
Payrate: Overtime after 40 hours a week
$20/hr
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide required personal care and hygiene services for patients such as bathing, grooming, dressing and feeding.
• Teach patients basic skills for the development of daily living habits regarding cleanliness, personal hygiene, dressing and eating skills, etc.
• Motivate and encourage patients to promote their treatment and development by engaging in one-on-one discussions and supportive relationships with the patients.
• Provide nursing care such as taking temperature, blood pressure, and pulse readings; apply soaks and compresses and clean sores and wounds; perform routine treatment and first-aid under the direction of a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or physician.
• Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner.
• Participate with other treatment team members in rehabilitation activities to facilitate change in the patients' behavior.
• Oversee or participate in planned recreational and social programs.
• Observe, record and report patients' behavior, attitudes and physical condition and report significant changes to proper staff.
• Serve as a role model in the training of less experienced workers.
• Escort patients to meals, therapy, medical appointments and scheduled activities within and outside the facility.
• Perform duties necessary to maintain a safe, clean and orderly living and work area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the concepts of behavioral health, mental health, health disorders and related physical conditions and treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of simple nursing care, first-aid, personal care and environmental hygiene.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the department, facility or service entity.
• Ability to provide simple nursing care, personal care and hygiene.
• Ability to perform established treatment activities.
• Ability to teach patients eating, bathing, dressing, grooming and other self-care skills.
• Ability to observe, record and report patient behavior, attitude and physical condition.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to observe the rights and personal dignity of patients.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients and other employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications
Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in the care, treatment and development of patients or residents of a healthcare facility.
OR
Substitution: Certification or registration as a Nursing Assistant or Nurse Aide may substitute for the required training and experience.