Psychiatric Aide 1-2 (nights)
Supplemental InformationThis is aNight shift position (6:
45pm - 7:
15am) located at Central Louisana State HospitalPlease refer to separate posting if you are interested in the day shift.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Psychiatric Aide 1 has a special entry rate of $12.
15/hour.
Psychiatric Aide 2 has a special entry rate of $13.
00/hour.
In addition to the special entry rate of pay/hour, this position receives:
Premium Pay of $1.
50/hour workedRetention Pay starts at an additional $1.
00/hour worked, up to $2.
50/hour workedShift Differential is also earned, depending upon the time of shift workedSalary is negotiable based on experience.
This position may be filled as either a Probational, Job Appointment, Promotion, Demotion, Detail, or Transfer.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicantPlease refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements, and job concepts for each level.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed applicationYou must describe your actual duties as you will not be qualified for the higher level based on your title aloneIncomplete applications may not be considered.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunitiesApplicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment processFurther status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
CLSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with DisabilitiesThere is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources DepartmentCentral Louisiana State HospitalBrandon Luneau318-484-6321QualificationsMINIMUM
Qualifications:
No experience or training required.
Job ConceptsFunction of Work:
To perform responsible non-professional nursing support work which involves assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Psychiatric Aide Supervisoror other professional medical personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
State health care facilities and rehabilitation centers.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Psychiatric Aide 2 by the limitation of responsibility in the performance of duties.
Examples of WorkPerforms all tasks in a training capacity.
Assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients to include performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs and weighing patients.
Records dataon patients' charts concerning behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc.
Cares for the personal needs of patients and assists them in good grooming, personal hygiene, eating, and the control of money and valuables.
Accompanies patients to clinics, meals, recreational activities, field trips, etcto insure safety and prevent elopements.
Cleans, sanitizes and maintains safe surroundings.
Performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in patient care area.
Performs housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, making beds, and assisting with washing patients clothes.
Assists in restraining hostile and physically violent patients utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques.
Makes rounds to check patients' presence; checks for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately.
Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function; observes and reports condition of patients to appropriate professional personnel.
Observes, collects, and labels urines for drug screen and/or analysis.
Administers breathalyzer.
Participates with groups in therapeutic activities.
Assists in emergency situations.
Supervises the work of patients engaged in work activities.
Recommended Skills Furnishing Health Care Housekeeping Medical Emergency Nursing Substance Abuse Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
45pm - 7:
15am) located at Central Louisana State HospitalPlease refer to separate posting if you are interested in the day shift.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Psychiatric Aide 1 has a special entry rate of $12.
15/hour.
Psychiatric Aide 2 has a special entry rate of $13.
00/hour.
In addition to the special entry rate of pay/hour, this position receives:
Premium Pay of $1.
50/hour workedRetention Pay starts at an additional $1.
00/hour worked, up to $2.
50/hour workedShift Differential is also earned, depending upon the time of shift workedSalary is negotiable based on experience.
This position may be filled as either a Probational, Job Appointment, Promotion, Demotion, Detail, or Transfer.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicantPlease refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements, and job concepts for each level.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed applicationYou must describe your actual duties as you will not be qualified for the higher level based on your title aloneIncomplete applications may not be considered.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunitiesApplicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment processFurther status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
CLSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with DisabilitiesThere is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources DepartmentCentral Louisiana State HospitalBrandon Luneau318-484-6321QualificationsMINIMUM
Qualifications:
No experience or training required.
Job ConceptsFunction of Work:
To perform responsible non-professional nursing support work which involves assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Psychiatric Aide Supervisoror other professional medical personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
State health care facilities and rehabilitation centers.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Psychiatric Aide 2 by the limitation of responsibility in the performance of duties.
Examples of WorkPerforms all tasks in a training capacity.
Assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients to include performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs and weighing patients.
Records dataon patients' charts concerning behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc.
Cares for the personal needs of patients and assists them in good grooming, personal hygiene, eating, and the control of money and valuables.
Accompanies patients to clinics, meals, recreational activities, field trips, etcto insure safety and prevent elopements.
Cleans, sanitizes and maintains safe surroundings.
Performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in patient care area.
Performs housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, making beds, and assisting with washing patients clothes.
Assists in restraining hostile and physically violent patients utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques.
Makes rounds to check patients' presence; checks for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately.
Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function; observes and reports condition of patients to appropriate professional personnel.
Observes, collects, and labels urines for drug screen and/or analysis.
Administers breathalyzer.
Participates with groups in therapeutic activities.
Assists in emergency situations.
Supervises the work of patients engaged in work activities.
Recommended Skills Furnishing Health Care Housekeeping Medical Emergency Nursing Substance Abuse Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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