Residential Aide
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Part-Time or PRN Available
Weekend and Holiday hours required
1st 2nd or 3rd Shifts available
POSITION SUMMARY
Works with clients in the residential housing program carrying out well-defined therapeutic programs at the direction of professional and supervisory staff in matters of instruction and encouraging Bridge House residents in performing basic living skills. Help clients make the transition to independent community living. Seeks on-site assistance with clients exhibiting unusual disruptive or destructive behavior. Responsible for the safety of the residents and cleanliness of the residence. Practice de-escalation techniques document clearly residents recovery issues and complete all admissions and discharges for resident files.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observes and records clients behavior identifies and documents client strengths and weaknesses and monitors and records clients self-administration of medication.
- Intervenes when appropriate and encourages or discourages clients behavior using de-escalation techniques.
- Admits and discharges residents by completing resident files and passing on to House Manager or Program Manager.
- Encourages residents to follow house rules monitors house security and helps prevent damage to residents and/or other residents. Documents all safety and infection control issues in the House Log.
- Engages in structured recreational activities and teaches basic living skills. Documents residents abilities behaviors and outcomes in Resident Log.
- Attends all meetings and reports on clients progress. Attends all trainings necessary for OMAS& TJC Licensure in a timely manner.
- Follows prescribed procedures for handling potential suicidal or homicidal situations and well as for physical and emotional emergencies.
- Screens patients for pain and encourages patient to follow up with a health care provider of their choice.
- Follows all universal precautions for safety infection control and follows all state federal and joint commission health and safety standards.
- Treats patients and family with dignity and respect at all times and holds all patient information in the strictest confidence.
- Adhere to professional standards policies and procedures federal state and local requirements and Joint Commission standards including National Patient Safety Goals. Presents a positive image of MHSCC to other community agencies caregivers and citizens
- Completes all MHS required education and training including initial agency orientation mandatory trainings and educations and up keep of all required certifications and licensure as required by state federal and regulatory requirements.
- Performs other job-related tasks as assigned
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years related experience with mental or behavioral health clients
Licensure/Certifications
- NVCI (as required per department)
- CPR (BLS)/First Aid
- Residential Medication Competency
MHS provides CPR (BLS)/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue Card) for all new staff along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities.
All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years or for working with children) 5-panel drug screen and Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.
About Company
Mental Health Services (MHS) provides comprehensive mental health services for individuals, families, and communities across our region. As a nonprofit
