Behavioral Health Aide / Patient Care Technician

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting multiple Behavioral Health Aide / Patient Care Technicians to support the Sam Rayburn Memorial VA Medical Center located at 1201 East 9th St Bonham, TX 75418 and may include other VA North Texas Healthcare System facilities as needed.

The schedule is typically Sunday-Thursday (11 :

• 30pm-8 : 00am) and Tuesday-Saturday (7 : 30am-4 : 00pm, 3 : 30pm-12 : 00am).
• If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas.
• Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology.
• To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities Provide direct and indirect patient care in a residential rehabilitation setting Perform therapeutic and supportive tasks assisting physicians and other staff Orient patients to the treatment program Observe and report patient symptoms, behaviors, and reactions Assist in individual / group therapy and behavior therapy sessions Support patients on maintenance therapy Conduct patient rounding every two hours Assist with patient intake and discharge Monitor patient behavior and whereabouts to maintain safety Escort patients throughout the facility Lead therapeutic and recreational activities Promote a cooperative working environment Follow all VA and facility guidelines and policies Respond to medical emergencies (e.g., fainting, convulsions) Adhere to infection control and safety protocols, including use of PPE Use computer systems for order entry and documentation Occasionally serve as receptionist, greeting and guiding patients Maintain professional appearance and hygiene Safeguard government property and follow security procedures Qualifications Education :