MHW/Resident Assistant/Group Facilitator (Bilingual Spanish a plus) Per Diem

Generationshealthcare; Lompoc, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Generations Healthcare in Lompoc, CA seeks a compassionate Mental Health Worker/Resident Assistant to support residents with mental health challenges. The role includes facilitating groups, recording progress, and coordinating with staff in a dynamic setting.

No experience? Training is provided in basic group facilitation, mini-caseload check-ins, and weekly evaluations. Wage: $22-24 per hour; PRN schedule available.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a health facility (SNF, ALF, or hospital).
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, staff and the public.
• Patience, cheerfulness and enthusiasm for handling difficult residents.
• Background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Escort clients to groups timely and record participation; maintain 1:6 ratio.
• Facilitate groups and activities; lead MHW discussions and community meetings.
• Record client participation and log into the medical record.
• Encourage attendance and assist with forms and documentation.
• Document interventions and interactions in the medical record.
• Report changes in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.

Skills

Compassionate care

English proficiency

Independent decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Tools

Medical records documentation

Job description

MHW/Resident Assistant/Group Facilitator (Bilingual Spanish a plus)

Lompoc Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Lompoc, CA

Wage: $22-24 per hour. PRN

We are seeking a compassionate Mental Health Worker/Resident Aid to provide essential support and care to individuals struggling with mental health challenges in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Reinforce appropriate behavior, coping skills, support residents to overcome personal barriers, complete weekly evaluations (identifying short-term goals for the next week), record in-unit and group observations, assign points, and assist all in-unit staff.

No experience? We will train motivated and teachable, candidate in basic group facilitation, mini-caseload check-in and weekly evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

• Escort clients timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
• Facilitate groups and activities as assigned.
• Lead MHW discussions as assigned.
• Lead community meeting daily.
• Record client group participation on tracking calendar.
• Pass out and collect tracking calendar weekly.
• Total tracking calendar weekly and log into medical record.
• Encourage client attendance to groups and participation.
• Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
• Documents interventions and interactions with client in the medical record.
• Report change in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.

Requirements

• Shall have at least 6 months job experience in a similar health facility (SNF, ALF or Hospital setting).
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

For more detailed information please visit www.lifegen.net.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race(including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Mental Health Worker / Resident Aide / Behavioral Health Support / Behavioral Health Aid / BH Coordinatorto provide essential support and care to individuals navigating mental health challenges in a supportive and dynamic environment.

In this role, you will:

• Encourage and reinforce appropriate behaviors and healthy coping skills
• Support residents in overcoming personal barriers and achieving growth
• Conduct weekly evaluations, including identifying short-term goals for the upcoming week
• Document in-unit activities and group observations
• Assign points and track resident progress
• Collaborate closely with all in-unit staff to ensure consistent care and support

No prior experience? No problem. We provide training for motivated and teachable candidates, including guidance in basic group facilitation, mini-caseload check-ins, and completing weekly evaluations.