Psychiatric Technician

Kids for the Future; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a compassionate part-time caregiver to support clients in Claremore, OK. Duties include supervising clients, assisting with daily living activities, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring safety during shifts.

Responsibilities cover record-keeping, reporting incidents, transporting clients in agency vehicles, and collaborating with clinicians to support recovery goals. A high school diploma is required, CDL may be needed, and a valid Oklahoma driver's license is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer one-year experience in a mental health setting.
• Individuals may be required to obtain Oklahoma Class B CDL with P and S Endorsements with airbrakes.

Responsibilities

• Record client’s food/fluid intake and report changes to the shift supervisor.
• Report accidents, incidents, and safety violations to the shift supervisor with documentation.
• Provide ongoing supervision of clients and document activity every fifteen minutes.
• Assist in physical restraint of clients if needed for protection.
• Assist in daily laundry tasks and keep client areas clean and organized.
• Maintain personal hygiene, sanitize client rooms, and clean floors, bathrooms, and fixtures daily.
• Store client possessions properly and ensure hands are washed before serving food.
• Provide transportation in agency vehicles and maintain fuel for vehicles.
• Participate in staff meetings; attend all required job-related travel and evaluations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 17599 State Hwy 88,Claremore, OK, 74017,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 / Hour
• Job Category 24/7 crisis , Day shift part-time
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

DEFINITION:

Employees assigned to positions in this class are placed under supervision where the work assignments are well detailed and well prescribed by the supervisor. The Department Head for this position is the RCF Administrator.. This position is immediately supervised by the RCF Administrator.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer one-year experience in a mental health setting.
• Individuals may be required to obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P and S Endorsements with airbrakes.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record all client’s food/fluid intake, report changes in client’s eating habits to the shift supervisor.
• Report all accidents and incidents observed on the shift as they occur, complete appropriate documentation.
• Report all safety violations to the shift supervisor.
• Provide on-going immediate supervision of clients, documenting their activity every fifteen minutes on check sheets.
• May be required to assist in physical restraint of clients for protection of the client and others.
• Assist in completing laundry daily.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the shift.
• Assure that daily personal hygiene needs are met.
• Ensure client rooms are sanitized daily.
• Keep floors clean and dry by sweeping and mopping floors daily.
• Vacuum carpeted areas daily.
• Shampoo carpeted areas weekly or as needed.
• Clean bathrooms: toilets, showers, and mirrors daily.
• Empty trash cans daily and as needed.
• Wipe down chairs daily.
• Clean and defrost freezers and refrigerators as needed.
• Store client’s personal possessions properly and document accordingly.
• Wash hands before and after performing services for clients particularly before and after serving food to clients.
• Must possess and maintain a current Oklahoma Drivers License and certification of insurance.
• Provide transportation, in agency owned vehicles, for registered clients of Grand Lake Mental Health Center.
• Maintain fuel in agency vehicles
• Daily janitorial duties
• Adhere to safety policy and practices
• Assist clinicians in working side by side members to maximize their participation and work toward recovery.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
• Must meet “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation.
• Quality of work will be evaluated through training, skill, or special purpose. Must be competent and adequate.

Must perform the specific job duties as listed above to meet position expectations.

In addition, must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management and other professional groups: in exercising mature judgement in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.