<p>Summary</p> <p>Under the general direction of a Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Attendant (BHA) provides direct, non-clinical support to patients requiring observation who may be experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges.</p> <p>BHAs work collaboratively with clinical staff to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment while maintaining patient dignity and upholding Brown University Health's values.</p> <p>All employees are expected to model the organization's core values:</p> <ul> <li>Compassion </li><li>Accountability </li><li>Respect </li><li>Excellence </li></ul> <p>In addition, employees must demonstrate the core success factors that guide teamwork and performance:</p> <ul> <li>Instill Trust and Value Differences </li><li>Patient and Community Focus </li><li>Collaborate </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Receive patient handoff/report prior to beginning observation duties</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned</p> </li><li> <p>Promptly report changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activity per established protocols</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain constant attention on assigned patient(s), minimizing distractions</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with activities of daily living, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Hygiene</p> </li><li> <p>Meals</p> </li><li> <p>Mobility (as directed by nursing staff)</p> </li><li> <p>Engage patients in a compassionate, respectful manner, including:</p> </li><li> <p>Therapeutic interaction</p> </li><li> <p>Recreational activities aligned with training</p> </li><li> <p>Utilize approved verbal de-escalation techniques to maintain safety</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain required certifications:</p> </li><li> <p>De-escalation and restraint training (initial and annual recertification)</p> </li><li> <p>Basic Life Support (BLS)</p> </li><li> <p>Safe patient handling training</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in staff development, supervision, and team meetings</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure compliance with:</p> </li><li> <p>Patient rights</p> </li><li> <p>Patient privacy and confidentiality standards</p> </li><li> <p>Hospital safety policies and procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Perform additional duties as assigned</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent (required) </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Prior patient care experience or education in a human services field (preferred) </li></ul> <p>Work Environment & Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Active participation in patient care activities </li><li>Ability to assist with activities of daily living and patient management </li><li>Physical capability to safely support patients as trained </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Independent Action:</p> <ul> <li>Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including nurses, social workers, therapists, and physicians to support treatment goals </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>Pay Range:</p> <p>$21.09-$22.04</p> <p>Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903</p> <p>Work Type:</p> <p>0700-1930; every other weekend/holiday</p> <p>Work Shift:</p> <p>Day</p> <p>Driving Required:</p> <p>No</p> <p>Union:</p> <p>International Brotherhood Teamsters</p>