Licensed Psychiatric Tech (LPT)

Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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

Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered LPT license in California
  • Experience in monitoring residents' physical and emotional well-being
  • Ability to administer medications per licensure standards
  • Knowledge of therapeutic communication and behavioral influence
  • Skills in de-escalation techniques and promoting wellness

Responsibilities

  • Monitor residents' well-being and report unusual behavior
  • Administer and document medications to residents
  • Encourage participation in social and recreational activities
  • Collaborate with therapists for resident care
  • Develop strategies to promote residents' independence
  • Assist C.N.A.s with activities of daily living
  • Participate in admissions and care conferences

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.

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