Patient Care Assistant

Mindful Health; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Minimum 24 hours per week

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Mindful Health in Rockwall, TX seeks a dedicated staff member to supervise and transport adolescents to and from the Rockwall clinic. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist in daily activities as part of a clinical team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a Human Services field (preferred), a valid Texas driver’s license, and CPR certification. Schedule is Monday through Friday with a provided company van and a compensation range of $18–$23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field preferred; at least 1 year of related experience.
• Experience in behavioral health settings is preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license and clean background check required.
• Active CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transport adolescents safely to and from the Rockwall clinic.
• Maintain open communication with clinic staff about transportation logistics.
• Follow all safety and driving regulations.
• Represent Mindful Health with professionalism and care.
• Assist with patient activities and support therapeutic milieu.
• Chart patient observations and follow established procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Observation & reporting

Patient safety

Communication with staff

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Mindful Health is a fast-growing company with the goal of providing an intentionally different approach to mental health and well-being. We are a combination of bricks and mortar locations and virtual service offerings across the state of Texas to create a high-end client experience.

Mindful Health creates an atmosphere that supports and values our clients and team members. Our commitment is to cultivate a place that provides intentional and exceptional care for our clients and a warm and nurturing environment for our team so we can make a lasting impact in our communities. We believe that health encompasses the whole person, mind, and body, and our clinical programming is built around this belief. We work to empower clients to live fuller and healthier lives. We maintain these same beliefs in developing and supporting our Mindful Health team. We seek enthusiastic individuals passionate about helping clients and value working in a team environment. Please visit our website for more information about our services, locations and team at www.mindful.health.

Position Summary:

Provides child and adolescent patient supervision in a treatment or educational milieu, assisting in maintaining a safe and secure environment that enhances the treatment and educational effectiveness. In addition, you will be responsible for safely transporting adolescents from their homes to our Rockwall clinic and back.

Basics Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field preferred; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Experience working within a behavioral health outpatient or inpatient facility is preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Clear background check
• Active CPR certification

Job Duties Overview:

• Ensure timely and safe transportation of adolescents to and from the clinic.
• Maintain open communication with clinic staff regarding pick-up/drop-off logistics.
• Follow all safety and driving regulations.
• Represent Mindful Health with professionalism and care.
• Pick up meals or snacks for clients as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support client care and program operations.
• Provides care to patients promoting safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Assists patients with daily activities; attends to patient behavioral problems and aids in crisis intervention, as needed.
• Works with other members of the therapy team in leading milieu activities.
• Charts patient observations, following procedures and standards.
• Participates in the implementation of patient treatment groups and school.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Assists the RN with vitals.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops.
• May provide liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Ability to provide therapeutic patient care to mentally, emotionally and/or developmentally disabled individuals.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to assess and provide for the day-to-day needs of mentally, emotionally and/or developmentally disabled patients.
• Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Ability to communicate and interact with mental health professionals in a team environment.

Mindful Health offers:

• A healthy & positive atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• All equipment to perform the job
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Shift: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Note: Hours may vary based on program demand. Minimum expected 24 hours per week.
• A company van will be provided.
• Compensation $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Mindful Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and professional development of our employees. This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Contract position, not benefits eligible