Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care
Experience with patient behavior monitoring and interaction
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and resident rights
Responsibilities
Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being
Observe and influence resident behavior
Administer and document medications as per standards
Encourage participation in social and recreational activities
Collaborate with therapists for resident care
Develop strategies to promote wellness and independence
Assist in de-escalation of aggressive behavior
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Rewarding healthcare benefits
Excellent career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Description
Position at Claremont Hacienda
Licensed Psychiatric Tech (LPT)/LVN Claremont, CA Full Time- AM/NOC Shift- 12hrs Wage: $36-$42/hr DOE
Essential Functions
Monitors the residents' physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical needs to nursing supervisors.
Observes and influences residents' behavior, communicating and interacting with them.
Administers medications within licensure standards; record medications and document accordingly.
Encourages residents to participate in social, recreational and interpersonal activities.
Collaborate with therapists as needed to work collaboratively with residents on their well-being and recovery.
Develops and teaches strategies to promote wellness and independence.
Utilizes methods to de-escalate aggressive behavior.
Assists C.N.A.s in ADLs.
Participates in admission, care conferences, and discharges as necessary.
Reflects and models safe working habits to create safe workplace and home environment for staff and residents.
Observes and follows policy and laws relating to HIPAA, resident rights, and any other required mandates.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as LPT in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities
Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
