About the role
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center is looking for a Behavioral Resource Technician (BRT) to join our team!
SCHEDULE:
- Part-time, 24 hours/week OR Per-diem
- 1st shift, 12-hours shifts, 7am-7:30pm
- Every other weekend and rotating holidays
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide safety observation of the patient or patients they are assigned to.
- Maintain a safe environment and interact with the patient, family, and staff in a caring professional manner.
- Provide care for the patient and may include bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning as assigned.
- Reporting any changes in the patient’s condition or behavior to the nurse immediately and documenting every 15 minutes during their shift.
- Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on the care of the suicidal patient policy. Staff providing patient safety observation must remain awake and alert at all times.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1 year of relevant patient care experience required. 2 years' experience working with behavioral health patients preferred.
- This experience could include but is not limited to working with behavioral health patients, direct patient care, patients in a group home setting, experience as a paraprofessional, or has successfully worked in a BRT Apprentice Role for 1 year.
- Experience as a direct health care provider, previous psych sitter, CNA, MA HHA or PCA.
- CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider required.
- CPI required within 6 months of employment.
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements.
- Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us.
- Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources.
- Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions.
- Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching.
- Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
- Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits.
- Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance.
- Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations.
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Education:
GED or HiSET (Required)
Certifications:
Approved Workplace Safety and De-escalation Training - Baystate Health, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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