$2,106.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly

Job Duties:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Performs all tasks in a training capacity.

Assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients to include performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs and weighing patients.

Records data on patients' charts concerning behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc.

Cares for the personal needs of patients and assists them in good grooming, personal hygiene, eating, and the control of money and valuables.

Accompanies patients to clinics, meals, recreational activities, field trips, etc. to insure safety and prevent elopements.

Cleans, sanitizes and maintains safe surroundings.

Performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in patient care area.

Performs housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, making beds, and assisting with washing patients clothes.

Assists in restraining hostile and physically violent patients utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques.

Makes rounds to check patients' presence; checks for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately.

Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function; observes and reports condition of patients to appropriate professional personnel.

Observes, collects, and labels urines for drug screen and/or analysis.

Administers breathalyzer.

Participates with groups in therapeutic activities.

Assists in emergency situations.

Supervises the work of patients engaged in work activities.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Demotion, Transfer, or WAE
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $972.00 bi-weekly for a Psychiatric Aide 1 and $1040.00 bi-weekly for a Psychiatric Aide 2. Position is eligible for premium pay of $1.50 per hour and Longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Brandon Luneau
Central Louisiana State Hospital
brandon.luneau@la.gov

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