Job Title: Special Attendant - NIGHTS

Duration: 6+ Months (with possible extension)

Location: 5435 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Schedule: Mon - Fri (6.30 pm-7.30 am)

Description:

Responsible for providing care and support to patients

Purpose Of Position:

• As the Special Attendant, you will be responsible for providing care and support to patients by encouraging involvement in groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures.
• As a Special Attendant, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best care practices.
• You will also maintain a safe and secure environment through de-escalation techniques, and will be responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the patients on the unit.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure security of residents and maintain orderliness which occasionally requires restraining unruly, dangerous residents.
• Escort residents to and from various activity and therapy areas within building and off-grounds for medical, dental, or legal needs ensuring maximum security.
• Assist in the implementation of resident’s treatment plan.
• Monitor patients during meals, classroom time, bathroom time, and in general areas.
• Observe, report, and record the condition and behavior of residents.
• Demonstrate therapeutic interventions using the principles of de-escalation, re-direction, and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior.
• Assist residents in cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies.
• Supervise and/or participate with groups of patients in social and recreational activities and encourage cooperation.
• Secure doors, search visitors, operate radio system, issue keys, and escort visitors to various areas of the unit.
• Conduct searches of patient's rooms, searching for possible contraband, and ensure the safety of each patient.
• This position may have mandatory overtime.

Job Requirements

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE).
• Certified or willing to become certified in professional rescuer CPR/AED.
• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to apply, psychiatric nursing care practices including administering medications.
• Ability to write reports and keep records and charts accurately.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and to control adverse behavior
• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to apply, behavior modification, self-defense and restraining techniques as needed without injury to residents.
• Working knowledge of resident's behavior and ability to anticipate and deal with behavior changes on a daily basis.
• Working knowledge of institution and unit procedures.
• Ability to perform and assist residents in performing housekeeping duties and daily living activities.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.

Difficulty Of Work

• As the Special Attendant, you will function according to a routine schedule providing nursing care to clients under the license of the Registered Nurse.
• Supervision and guidance are provided by the Special Attendant Supervisor, Registered Nurse, or Assistant Director of Nursing.
• In this position, judgment is necessary when emergency situations arise.

Responsibility

• The Special Attendant is supervised by the Special Attendant Supervisor, Registered Nurse, or Assistant Director of Nursing in the completion of assigned duties with little independence.
• Detection of errors would be moderately high, as the consequences of an error could cause injuries with liability to the institution.

Work Conditions

• This role may experience periods of high stress and/or pressure.
• There is potential for exposure to infectious diseases in this role.
• This role performs work in a state operated hospital facility.
• This role requires a high level of attention and safety due to work activities having risk of injury or loss of life.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Up to $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46218: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
• Psychiatric nursing care practices: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• BLS / CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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