Description
UPMC Susquehanna is looking for someone with strong people skills to fill our Part-Time evening shift Psychiatric Assistant position located on our Divine Providence Hospital Campus!
Shift 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
Posted: 4/2/18
The employee in the Psychiatric Assistant position under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assists in the provision of patient care for emotionally disturbed, mentally retarded, and/or multiply disabled child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelors degree in Human Services field strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate adequately in English both verbally and written. Physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent mentally ill patients as necessary, including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occurring and pushing and pulling equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. Must be able to work overtime as required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal
Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
Basic Life Support
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