Community Care Aide - Mental Health Support

Prestera Health Services; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestera Health Services is seeking a Direct Service Provider to work with consumers daily in community, home, or residential settings to provide oversight and support. The role focuses on assisting with self-care, mobility, and daily living while implementing individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating meals, accompanying clients to appointments, monitoring safety, and maintaining accurate records under HIPAA. Training includes CPR/First Aid and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Maintains First Aid/CPR certification.
• Maintains current crisis prevention/intervention training.
• Experience or prior training working with mental health and substance abuse population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists consumers in self-care, self-direction, independence, mobility, and learning per the service/treatment plan.
• Plans meals, shops, and assists in meal prep or grocery shopping as assigned.
• Organizes and participates in leisure activities, guiding behavior and interactions.
• Accompanies consumers to appointments, outings, and treatment plan meetings.
• May monitor or administer medications if AMAP certified.
• Documents vital signs, observations, and behaviors per policy.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; completes incident reports as needed.
• Transports consumers in Prestera or personal vehicles as required.
• Utilizes technology to facilitate services and meet training requirements.

Job description

Prestera Health Services is seeking a Direct Service Provider to work with consumers daily in community, home, or residential settings to provide oversight and support. The role focuses on assisting with self-care, mobility, and daily living while implementing individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities include coordinating meals, accompanying clients to appointments, monitoring safety, and maintaining accurate records under HIPAA. Training includes CPR/First Aid and crisis intervention.