Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is seeking motivated, supportive Nurse Assistants to work as Forensic Care Associates who have compassion for helping people with a behavioral health diagnosis. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will learn areas of behavioral health treatment that can further your career path in nursing, therapy, or counseling. In this role, you will provide nursing care and forensic ward de-escalation to our patients. As a part of our team, you’ll help people obtain their treatment goals who have been diagnosed with behavioral health conditions and are awaiting competency restoration. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. We currently have part-time and on-call employment. Evening and Night shifts include a $2.50/hour shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Permanent Part-Time opportunities: Must have at least two years of experience in Behavioral Health. On-Call opportunities: Must have at least two years of experience in Behavioral Health and be available to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, including every weekend and all holidays. Some of what you will do: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, search living areas and persons for unauthorized items. Assist care team with documentation of vitals and observations on patient charts. Obtain a current Food Handler's permit and current CPR certification. Encourage and supervise patients in a group or in independent recreational, social, and related activities, escort patients to appointments or outside trips.