Resident Care & Daily Living Specialist

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A local mental health service provider seeks a Mental Health Worker to assist residents with daily activities and support their living environment. Responsibilities include teaching essential life skills, monitoring medications, and ensuring resident safety. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and ideally have experience working with mentally handicapped individuals. A high school diploma is required, along with CPR and First Aid certifications. This role requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of residents, while working in various conditions.

Qualifikationen

• Two years experience working with mentally handicapped individuals preferred.
• CPR certification and First Aid certification required.
• Valid PA driver's license required.
• Ability to make good judgments related to resident safety.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a harmonious living environment for residents.
• Teach Activity of Daily Living skills to residents.
• Implement individual service plans developed by the team.
• Monitor medications prescribed by physicians for residents.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Ability to work with mentally handicapped individuals

Flexibility in work schedule

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

College courses in Humanities or Social Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

A local mental health service provider seeks a Mental Health Worker to assist residents with daily activities and support their living environment. Responsibilities include teaching essential life skills, monitoring medications, and ensuring resident safety. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and ideally have experience working with mentally handicapped individuals. A high school diploma is required, along with CPR and First Aid certifications. This role requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of residents, while working in various conditions.