Patient Activity & Care Aide

Acadia Healthcare; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a patient-care assistant to provide one-on-one or group instruction and assistance to patients on a daily basis, ensuring safety and a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle checks if driving, monitoring data, assisting with meals, documenting behaviors, promoting independence, and maintaining a clean therapeutic setting while providing empathetic customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or group instruction/assistance to patients on a daily basis.
• Provide assistance with program activities.
• Complete routine daily check of van (including tires, gas gauge, etc.) and report deficiencies to supervisor if driving is required.
• Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist with assessment of clients' strengths and needs as necessary.
• Assist with preparation of clients' meals and provide client training as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor related needs to revise, delete, or add training objectives as deemed necessary.
• Physically assist in maintaining facility in a neat and orderly manner.
• Monitor and document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms accurately.
• Encourage individuals to be independent and attend and participate in assigned activities.
• Provide realistic, positive assurance to individuals regarding benefits of treatment and participation.
• Assist in physical maintenance of a therapeutic environment by promoting an environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement, hands-on instruction/guidance, etc.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a patient-care assistant to provide one-on-one or group instruction and assistance to patients on a daily basis, ensuring safety and a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include daily vehicle checks if driving, monitoring data, assisting with meals, documenting behaviors, promoting independence, and maintaining a clean therapeutic setting while providing empathetic customer service.