Mental Health Aide

Description


Position at Siena Terraces


$23.00 - $26.00 DOE

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Aide is to oversee clients' adherence to the Adult Residential Facility program guidelines, provide supervision to clients and provide direct care as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, record, and assist, as necessary, activities of daily living (ADLs) such as teeth brushing, bed making, dressing, toileting, showering, etc.
• Encourage and ensure residents are informed of and attend planned activities and groups. Escort residents timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
• Lead/assist groups and activities.
• Lead mental health discussions and community meeting daily, assigned.
• Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
• Ensure residents attend mealtimes in the dining room or have tray service if temporarily unable to leave room for meals.
• Encourage residents to maintain their rooms neat, clean, orderly and in good repair and assist as needed.
• Notify housekeeping or maintenance if room needs additional cleaning or maintenance.
• Observe residents and report any changes in condition (physical and/or mental/behavioral) to the Wellness Coordinator, Program Director and/or family/responsible party if after hours, as needed.
• Report any occurrences to the next shift and document in the communications log.
• Perform safety checks on residents on a regular basis as designated in the service plan.
• Prepare and assist with administration of resident's prescribed medications as directed by the Wellness Coordinator.
• Accurately and timely chart/document all medications administered in the medication log. Chart/document any changes in resident's health condition or their mental status.
• Understand and follow safety and sanitation rules and properly report any violations to Wellness Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of moderate to severe mental illness, behavioral interventions, and de-escalation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical standards in mental health care.
• Knowledge of currently utilized technology and EMR software (i.e., PointClick Care) preferred.
• Proficient Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
• Ability to work as a team member in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent communication, strong observation, documentation, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• Cultural sensitivity and desire to work with an ethnically diverse adult population.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Superior interpersonal, human relations, and behavior management skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully in support of the GHC Mission with all employees, clients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee's date of hire.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a role of providing care in a behavioral health setting, preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background clearance as required by Community Care Licensing/Department of Social Services.

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.


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