Behavioral Health Associates **all shifts available** Interesting work that saves lives

Acadia Healthcare; Allenwood (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks Behavioral Health Associates to deliver compassionate care to patients. In this entry-level role, you will ensure patient safety, assist with daily living activities, and support various healthcare initiatives, covering all shifts and providing an excellent opportunity to start your career in health care.

Qualifications

• Entry level position
• Ability to provide personal care services
• Demonstrate professionalism and empathy

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under nursing leadership.
• Ensure patient safety and conduct regular safety checks.
• Engage patients in activities designed to achieve treatment goals.

Job description

Behavioral Health Associates **all shifts available** Interesting work that saves lives

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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 Dayshift hours 8 am - 4 pm Evening shift hours 4 pm - 12 am Nightshift 12 am - 8 am

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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