Geriatric Psychosocial Rehab Assistant

Jade Financial; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jade Financial seeks a dedicated psychosocial rehabilitation professional to provide group and individual services in a long-term care setting in Chicago, IL. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic activities for residents.

Responsibilities include leading socialization groups, assisting with meals and daily operations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting residents during community outings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in skilled/long term care facility or a mental health facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide socialization and stimulation to residents in the facility.
• Monitor or assist with facility smoking programs.
• Conduct psychosocial groups as directed by supervisor.
• Assist CNA/Nursing staff at mealtimes with passing trays and cleanup.
• Assist with crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist residents going into the community who require supervised access.
• Assist residents who may require 1:1 sessions and/or other interventions.
• Provide 1:1 sessions under supervision to promote self-maintenance, socialization, group attendance, etc.
• Assist residents when going to appointments outside the facility.
• Assist with all ancillary appointments in the facility: dentist, podiatrist, audiologist and psychologist.
• Assist residents with the management of personal items.
• Assist with contraband management, including room searches.
• Planning Groups/Individual Sessions.
• Maintain accurate records, including documentation of 1:1 sessions at a minimum of one time per month or more frequently as indicated and group session attendance/summaries.
• Conduct groups/activities as components of the facility’s psychiatric rehabilitation program around: self-maintenance, social functioning, community living, occupational skills, substance abuse interventions and symptom management.
• Assist with setting up for group activities and ancillary service programs, as well as encourage resident participation.
• Participate in treatment, program planning and in-service trainings.
• Participate in treatment, program planning and in-service training.
• Ensure that all elements of the facility’s Abuse and Neglect policies are maintained and enforced.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance is maintained at all times.
• Possess ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Jade Financial seeks a dedicated psychosocial rehabilitation professional to provide group and individual services in a long-term care setting in Chicago, IL. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic activities for residents.

Responsibilities include leading socialization groups, assisting with meals and daily operations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting residents during community outings.