Licensed Psychiatric Tech (LPT)

Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

$74K — $87K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered active license to practice as LPT in California.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills for age-related resident care.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being, reporting concerns to supervisors.
  • Interact with residents to observe and influence behavior positively.
  • Administer medications and maintain accurate records as per licensure standards.
  • Encourage resident participation in social and recreational activities.
  • Collaborate with therapists to support resident recovery and well-being.
  • Develop and teach strategies for promoting resident wellness and independence.
  • De-escalate aggressive behavior using effective methods.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and rewarding healthcare benefits.
  • Excellent opportunities for career growth.
Full Job Description
Description

Position at Claremont Hacienda

Licensed Psychiatric Tech (LPT)/LVN
Claremont, CA
Full Time- AM Shift- 12hrs
Wage: $36-$42/hr DOE

Claremont Hacienda is looking to hire LPT/LVN's to their team. This facility is a part of Generations Healthcare and their newest MHRC.

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.

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