Psychiatric Nursing Aide (HSC/HS 5) – Manchester Health Department

Qualifications & Experience:

• Psychiatric Nursing Aide Certification from a recognized institution 
• A minimum of two (2) subjects at CXC or GCE equivalent including English Language and a numeric subject 
• At least one-year experience in a similar capacity 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• General understanding of mental health and behavioral disorders 
• Knowledge of skills in safe restraining techniques 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides support on the Psychiatric Emergency Outreach Team (PEMT) by assisting with the physical restraint and care of patients who are at risk for injury to self or others.
• Assists with crisis intervention for individuals, families and within the community.
• Assists the Community Mental Health Nurse with patient care and home visits.
• Provides support in the mental health clinics by monitoring patient’s activities during clinic sessions. 
• Assists patients with their personal hygiene and grooming. 
• Cleans and cares for equipment and appliances. 
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patient care. 
• Assists clients with meeting nutritional needs by serving, feeding and observing patients at meal time. 
• Accompanies ambulant patients from one location to another for treatment and diagnostic procedures. 
• Accompanies discharged patients to place of residence, as deemed necessary.
• Participates in occupational and group activities geared towards assisting patients in the rehabilitation process. 
• Observes changes in patient’s behaviour and reports to the nurse in charge.
• Collects urine samples and does simple urine tests as directed by the nurse.
• Assists in pressure area care and positioning immobilized patients. 
• Monitors patient’s visitors and checks articles brought in. 
• Ensures proper care and storage of patient’s linen, clothing and other personal effects according to unit policy. 
• Utilizes therapeutic communication to enhance effective staff/patient relationship.
• Assists in maintaining patients’ registers and enters patients’ biographic data on daily worksheets and other relevant forms. 
• Assists with monitoring compliance with clinic and home visits and informs the Community Mental Health Nurse 
• Assists with conducting health promotional activities. 

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED