Therapeutic Assistant
| Company | Medical University of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Location | Charleston, SC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or closely related field, or high school diploma and 1 year of experience in behavioral health or related healthcare required
- Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required
- Certification in de-escalation training within the orientation period for employment and annually thereafter and biannually for BLS
Responsibilities
- Providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program
- Orienting new care team members
- Conducting group and documenting programming
- Obtaining and documenting vital signs
- Recording meal percentages
- Documenting applicable patient care in the electronic medical record
- Assisting with unit project improvement initiatives
- Attending 75% of unit staff meetings
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.