Compassionate Behavioral Health Care Associate I

Acadia Healthcare; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in the United States, Louisiana, LaPlace, seeks a compassionate patient care assistant to support safety and comfort of residents. A high school diploma is required; CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification is required; First Aid may be required.

Prior experience with the target population is preferred. You will document care, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a secure, positive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification

First aid certification (may be required)

Job description

Harboroaks in the United States, Louisiana, LaPlace, seeks a compassionate patient care assistant to support safety and comfort of residents. A high school diploma is required; CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification is required; First Aid may be required.

Prior experience with the target population is preferred. You will document care, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a secure, positive environment.