Admissions Assistant - Weekend/Night Shifts

Belmont Behavioral Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia is seeking an Admissions Assistant for rotating Saturdays, daytime or overnight shift. The role focuses on providing personal care services under clinical or nursing leadership and delivering empathetic, professional customer service.

You will support patient safety, document clinical information, assist with daily living activities, and coordinate transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Empathy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Belmont Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia is seeking an Admissions Assistant for rotating Saturdays, daytime or overnight shift. The role focuses on providing personal care services under clinical or nursing leadership and delivering empathetic, professional customer service.

You will support patient safety, document clinical information, assist with daily living activities, and coordinate transportation as needed.