ACF Residential Aide - AH

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Inc.; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional pay

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

403b retirement plan with matching

BLS/CPR certification and loan-forg ös

Paid time off: vacation, sick days, 10

40 hours per week, various shifts, and

Job summary

Behavioral Health Care Partners of Central Ohio, Inc. seeks an ACF Residential Aide to oversee and guide residential clients with a history of mental health issues. You will ensure the safety and security of the facility, clients, and community and provide a range of supportive and emergency services.

Work a 1st, 2nd or weekend shift and coordinate shift operations. Essential duties include monitoring client activity, ensuring medications are taken, documenting progress, and maintaining HIPAA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with crisis management training.
• One year of work experience in a residential setting.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Basic computer, phone and typing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client activity and conduct hourly rounds.
• Ensure clients take medications as prescribed.
• Respond to client concerns and document progress in ICL as appropriate.
• Maintain safety and security of the facility and conduct safety drills.
• Greet clients, visitors and vendors and maintain visitor log.
• Assist residents with meals and cleaning per shift.
• Maintain confidentiality of HIPAA and other sensitive information.

Skills

Crisis management coursework

Residential care experience

CPR/BLS

Basic computer skills

Phone skills

Typing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ACF Residential Aide

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and providing guidance and direction to BHP residential clients with a history of mental health issues. You will assure the safety and security of the facility, clients, and community and provide a range of supportive and emergency services. Work a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or weekend shift and coordinate shift operations. Specific work shift responsibilities vary based upon the shift and operational and service needs. Employees will typically work a regularly assigned location and shift; however, such assignment may change at the discretion of BHP of Central Ohio, Inc.

Benefits

• Exceptional pay
• Great benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with matching funds
• BLS/CPR certification, multiple student loan forgiveness programs, and employee discounts
• Accrued paid time off including up to 2 weeks vacation, 12 sick days per year for full‑time staff, and 10 paid holidays
• 40 hours per week, various shifts available, shift differential available

The Organization

Since 1955 Behavioral Health Care Partners (formerly known as Moundbuilders Guidance Center) has been providing integrated mental health and addiction treatment services for youth, adults, and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors client activity and conducts facility rounds on all floors by walking through the facility at least hourly.
• Monitors and ensures clients take medications as prescribed.
• Recognizes antisocial or unusual behaviors and addresses them immediately, positively and in a non‑threatening manner. Notifies supervisor of client problems or issues in accordance with operation procedures.
• Listens and responds to client concerns. Documents client behaviour and progress and records services rendered to clients in ICL as appropriate. Documents information in staff communication record as appropriate.
• Ensures cleanliness of facility and submits work orders for repairs to maintenance and informs supervisor of the request. Assists residents in cleaning their rooms when necessary.
• Maintains safety and security of the facility on assigned shift. Conducts scheduled safety drills.
• Answers the phone and checks voicemail, greets clients, visitors and vendors. Maintains visitor log.
• Escorts client outside for tobacco use during times client is permitted to use tobacco.
• Completes shift change report and daily shift report. Completes incident reports as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA and other confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintains the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of job performance.
• Keeps abreast of current trends and best practices in the field. Attends and participates in required trainings on topics relevant to the job and to behavioural healthcare.
• Performs job responsibilities and maintains all records in accordance with BHP’s policy, procedure, and protocol, and as appropriate to the job, all regulatory authorities’ accreditation/licensure/certification standards, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required.

Specific Shift Responsibilities

• 1st Shift: conducts inspections, grocery shopping, and prepares meals as needed.
• 2nd Shift: assists clients in cleaning rooms and prepares meals as needed.
• 3rd Shift – River Valley and Altmaier House: cleans office, staff bathroom, kitchen, and mops floors. Also cleans oven, refrigerator, and microwave when needed. Completes paperwork as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Cross trains to work in other residential facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED with training or coursework in crisis management and one-year work experience in a residential setting. CPR/BLS required. Basic computer, phone and typing skills are necessary for all positions.

BHP is an EEO and ADA compliant organization.