Mental Health Worker

MHW who, under the direction of an RN, carry out assigned tasks, provide direct service to
patients/residents and in an acute psychiatric care facility, and are qualified to perform duties that
include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in admission procedures.
Searching for contraband.
Orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment.
Identifying and recording patient valuables.
Completing documentation requirements.
Communicating any significant changes in patient status and reporting all untoward patient actions
or symptoms to medical staff in charge to assure safety and continuity of care.
Supervising and supporting patients as necessary in bathing, showering and other hygiene needs.
Maintaining awareness of patients dietary needs and providing records of nutritional intake.
Monitoring and providing a safe and clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire
safety and infection control.
Utilizing a supportive approach with anxious and agitated patients.
Identifying needs for walk groups or any other activities that will allow patients space to feel
supported and to de-escalate potential situations that could create unsafe environments for staff
and patients.
Demonstrating basic knowledge of patient histories and conditions.
Providing testimony during legal proceedings to provide support while maintaining patient
confidentiality.
Implementing individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual
interactions.
Purposely observing patient behaviors by documenting objective data as well as subjective inference
(i.e. suicidal tendencies, patient gait, medication side effects).
Escorting, supporting and supervising patients at appointments, legal proceedings, home
placements and other activities as necessary to ensure patient safety.
Participating in quality improvement data collection and completing all mandatory review classes to
maintain competencies.
Seeking out and appropriately utilizing supervision from Nursing Coordinator or designee in order to
ensure safe practices.
Maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental and unit-based changes by participating in
staff meetings and reading policies and procedures to maintain skill level.
Exploring opportunities to expand scope of knowledge where applicable through continuing
education.
Shift: (3p-11p), (11p-7a)
CPR/BLS certification.
Covid-19 vaccinations.