Kaneohe, Oahu Full-time $21.63 to $22.63 an hour

Psych Aides / Para Medical Assistants – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities - Make a Difference in Patient Care

Are you compassionate, dependable, and interested in making a positive difference in the lives of others? We’re seeking Psychiatric Aides / Para Medical Assistants to provide hands-on support and compassionate care to patients in a behavioral health setting.

Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just beginning your career, this opportunity offers the chance to build valuable experience while helping patients feel safe, supported, and respected.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay: $21.63–$22.63 per hour.
  • Weekly paychecks plus bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including company-paid medical and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • 24/7 dedicated support whenever you need assistance.
  • Opportunities available for all experience levels.

Hours

Full-time, Day, Evening and Night Shifts

Location

Kaneohe, Oahu

Pay

$21.63 to $22.63 an hour

Responsibilities

  • Help provide a safe and supportive environment for patients.
  • Monitor patients' physical and mental condition and accurately document observations.
  • Recognize signs of escalating or potentially aggressive behavior and assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation.
  • Obtain and document vital signs and other patient information in medical records.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, grooming, and other personal-care needs.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriately use electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  • Complete additional patient-care duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Previous healthcare experience or medical education/coursework.
  • Current BLS certification and TB clearance.
  • Knowledge of behavioral observation and crisis-intervention techniques.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • The ability to remain calm and use effective stress-management techniques.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a care team.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

About ALTRES Medical

ALTRES Medical is hiring nurses and health care workers for per diem shifts and full-time jobs at Hawaiʻi's top healthcare facilities. It's easy and fast to apply and there is never a fee for you.

Supplement your income by picking up shifts on your schedule. Get notified about shifts and openings as they become available. Apply today!