Supervisor-Patient Support
Supervisor-Patient Support
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Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate the work and activities of assigned staff including setting performance expectations in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust respect and cooperation among team members.
Assist patients with their daily living activities and administer basic health care or treatments.
Participate in therapeutic or recreational group.
Oversee admitting and discharging.
Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patients and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff. Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
Observe and influence the behavior of the patients by communicating interacting with them teaching and counseling.
Encourage patients to participate in social recreational or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships and teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat rehabilitate and return patients to the community.
May provide transportation for patients as needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors degree in human service field from an accredited college or university preferred. Two years or more experience with the population of the facility in a patient support role and at least one year as a lead or previous supervisory experience.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certification in crisis intervention CPR or other similar certifications - as required by the facility or state requirements; may require a valid state drivers in facilities where transporting patients is an essential function.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
