Mental Health Aide/DSP

JC BestCare LLC; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Career advancement

Job summary

JC BestCare LLC in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Aide to support nursing and medical staff in daily patient care. You will assist with tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing, and accompanying patients to tests or treatments, while helping maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, a team player, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills to support a patient-centered care team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered disposition.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors, nurses, and others aides in day-to-day care, including helping patients with basic functions
• Maintain a clean, safe, healing environment for all staff and patients
• Restock equipment and supplies, as needed
• Maintain excellent records of patient interactions, and report anything concerning immediately

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mental Health Aide to join our team! As a Mental Health Aide, you will assist nurses and doctors with the day-to-day care of our patients, including assisting in eating, bathing, and even getting dressed. You may occasionally accompany patients for tests or treatments, assist with restocking equipment or supplies, and strive to create a safe, clean environment for our patients and other staff. The ideal candidate is compassionate, works well within a team environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors, nurses, and others aides in day-to-day care, including helping patients with basic functions
• Maintain a clean, safe, healing environment for all staff and patients
• Restock equipment and supplies, as needed
• Maintain excellent records of patient interactions, and report anything concerning immediately

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• The ability to work well within a team environment
• Positive, compassionate attitude helpful