Full-Time Clinical Assistant

Capyear; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Capyear is seeking a Clinical Assistant I to provide care and supervision for patients at the Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit in Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities include implementing behavioral protocols, collecting data on patient behaviors, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the unit. A High School Diploma is required, with preference for a Bachelor’s Degree. The position offers a full-time schedule with shifts from morning to night and a pay rate between $17 and $20 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must maintain up-to-date training in Assaultive Behavior Management.
• Experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision of patients in the Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit.
• Implement behavioral and educational protocols.
• Collect and report data on patient behaviors.

Skills

Behavior management

Data collection

Physical care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

In support of the mission, vision and values of Kennedy Krieger Institute, the Clinical Assistant I will provide direct care and supervision of patients admitted to the Inpatient Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU); implement written behavioral and educational protocols; manage aggressive, self-injurious, and disruptive patient behavior; and collect data on patient-specific target behaviors.

This job description reflects the designation of essential job functions and critical features of this position but does not provide an all-inclusive list of duties that may be assigned. These job functions and features are subject to change at the discretion of the Institute and its management.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Review and implement a variety of patient-specific and general Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) written behavioral and educational protocols.
2. Accurately collect and clearly report data on specified patient behaviors. Provide daily record of patient care activities.
3. Follow unit safety procedures using safe handling techniques and approved physical management procedures (including patient transport and blocking for both patient protection from self-injurious behaviors and self-protection from staff-directed aggressive behavior) while ensuring the safety of surroundings.
4. Provide physical care (washing/bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, etc.) to patients as appropriate to each patient’s level of adaptive skills and needs. Ensure patient has all appropriate personal care and treatment items at all times.
5. Implement patient’s daily schedule of unit activities and engage patient even during times of unscheduled specific activity. Adhere to general unit schedule.
6. Utilize appropriate prompting sequence (minimally as needed) to assist the patient to participate in task or activity at the highest level of independence. Modify tasks to ensure maximum patient participation and engagement. Assist in developing and implementing activities designed to increase target appropriate skills.
7. Maintain unit cleanliness and organization by replacing materials after use; returning supplies and materials to proper storage locations; ensuring safe, clean, and well-supplied programming areas; cleaning up after self and patients; and keeping areas free of extraneous materials.
8. Assist in training activities for newly hired Clinical Assistants, as needed.
9. Assist in the assessment of adaptive, leisure, and self-help skills; potential reinforcers; and problem behaviors as needed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

1. SUPERVISED BY: Supervisor, Patient Services
2. PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be able to assume a variety of physical postures sufficient to interact with and manage patient behavior such as standing, walking, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting of materials, objects, and/or patients.
2. Must be able to lift and carry children, adolescent and adult patients and provide physical restraint according to protocol.
3. Must be able to move from office to office or to various locations throughout the course of the workday.
4. Must be able to travel to and from different locations and sites within Maryland and/or nationally, as needed.
5. Must be able to effectively perform various work tasks using computers, peripheral devices, equipment and/or assistive technology, as needed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. Must be available to work outside of normally scheduled working hours as needed, including periodic evenings, nights and weekends.
2. Must be physically present at the assigned job site.
3. May be exposed to potentially hazardous materials and situations (e.g., communicable diseases, blood pathogens, radioactive materials and aggressive/combative individuals).

QUALIFICATIONS

Must maintain up-to-date training/certification status in Assaultive Behavior Management, safe transport techniques (patient lifting, carrying, etc.), and other department-provided in-service topics.

EDUCATION

1. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
2. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum six months of previous experience working with individuals with developmental disability and/or severe behavior problems is preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

All employees at Kennedy Krieger are required to adhere to the mission, vision and values of the Institute, and act in accordance with the Kennedy Krieger Institute Code of Conduct and Culture of Safety. Employees are expected to be civil; demonstrate self-awareness; accept and give constructive feedback; and treat other employees, patients, students, families and others they interact with in a work setting with respect, even in stressful situations.

The proficiency levels of the following competencies may vary and are determined by the specific needs of the position and/or departmental standards:

1. Must be able to work in a highly stressful environment while maintaining a calm demeanor throughout daily interactions with patients, staff, parents, and visitors.
2. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
3. Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately, neatly and thoroughly.
4. Ability to work effectively in team settings as well as with patients, students, families and the public, as appropriate.
5. Adherence to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
6. Prudent judgement in ensuring the safety and security of patients, students, families, employees and private information.
7. Ability to effectively assume authority and make decisions appropriate to job duties and role.
8. Maintain adequate personal grooming consistent with professional appearance.
9. Must pursue education, training and/or other learning opportunities necessary to maintain competence and perform specific job duties.

JOB TYPE

Full-time

• 3 shifts (7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30p, and 11p-7:30a). Accommodation around school schedules is possible.
• 40 hours per week (required)

TRAINING

• This position includes a structured training period of approximately 2.5 to 3 weeks to ensure a smooth onboarding process and help candidates feel confident in the role.

PAY RATE

• $17 - $20/hr depending on experience

LOCATION

• 707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205