DSHS WSH Forensic Care Associate 2

DSHS WSH | Forensic Care Associate 1-2 In Training – Nursing Assistant

• Help create a supportive and positive environment by guiding people to improve their behavior
• Engage with and provide for patient safety and comfort through attention to general health and guidance in personal care skills, cleanliness, grooming, rest, activity, diet, and finances
• Maintain a pleasant, attentive, fully stocked, and comfortable ward environment
• Participate in the directed treatment plan for patients; assist the nurses and staff in the administration of food, medications, activities, and treatments prescribed by a physician
• Promote safe environments for employees and patients; observe patients for unusual or significant behavior
• Maintain security in housing and treatment areas, inspect patient living areas for cleanliness and order, and search living areas and persons for unauthorized items
• Assist care team with documentation of vitals and observations on patient charts
• Encourage and supervise patients in a group or in independent recreational, social, and related activities, escort patients to appointments or during outside trips

• Patience in delivering quality health care and daily living assistance
• As a team member, willing to deescalate behavioral health issues in a calm, non-threatening manner
• Comprehend and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, peers, management, and the public
• Capable to provide patient safety and comfort through attention to their general health and assistance in accomplishing daily hygiene issues

• Benefits
• Insurance Benefits
• Dependent care assistance
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance

Western State Hospital is one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in the state, providing inpatient mental health treatment for individuals with serious or long-term psychiatric conditions.