Compassionate Behavioral Health Care Assistant

Acadia Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Reading, PA, is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support clinical and nursing staff. You will help ensure patient safety, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care in patient records.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of experience with the facility's population; CPR and de-escalation training are required or provided at hire; the position emphasizes empathy, timely communication, and a safe,

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Patient care experience

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid training

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Reading, PA, is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support clinical and nursing staff. You will help ensure patient safety, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care in patient records.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of experience with the facility's population; CPR and de-escalation training are required or provided at hire; the position emphasizes empathy, timely communication, and a safe,