Behavioral Health Associate

North Port Behavioral Health; North Port (FL); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

North Port Behavioral Health in North Port, FL is seeking a compassionate patient care aide to provide personalized care under supervision. You will support patients with daily living activities, monitor safety, document in medical records, and collaborate with nursing staff to promote a safe, respectful environment.

The role emphasizes empathy, timely communication, and adherence to safety protocols. Prior experience with similar populations is preferred; CPR and de-escalation training are

Formación

• Requires completion of CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification training provided by the facility.
• Experience in a patient-care setting with a sensitive population is preferred.
• Ability to document clinical information accurately and timely in patient records.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care services under clinical or nursing supervision.
• Document timely, accurate clinical information in patient records.
• Ensure patient safety and assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Engage patients in activities and monitor behaviors to support treatment goals.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and transportation as required.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Observation skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months experience with target population

Descripción del empleo

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Purpose Statement

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• 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.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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