Assists other disciplines regarding specific patients as assigned. May schedule facility staff on all wards for an assigned shift, adjusting schedules to meet needs. Maintains logs of patient transfers, admissions, discharges and trips. Performs related duties as required. Employees regularly interact with mentally ill patients presenting danger from assault, escape, or violence, and may be exposed to infectious diseases and caustic detergents.
Duties require good physical health and emotional stability.
Three years at or above the Psychiatric Aide level in the delivery of patient care and treatment services, including two years at a para-professional level in direct patient care.