Residential MHA (Gadsden) Lasalle House (Night Shift) Several Vacancies

Apalachee Center, Inc.; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Apalachee Center, Inc. in North Florida seeks a dedicated Direct Care Worker to supervise residents, assist with activities of daily living, and support treatment plans under professional staff direction.

You will monitor residents during program activities, document participation in the Avatar system, and communicate any concerns to nursing staff. Shift is 7:30pm–8:00am with a rotating schedule, and benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and PTO.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of related work experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises residents during program activities, meals, fresh-air breaks/recreation and all unscheduled times.
• Implements scheduled treatment and program activities in accordance with the daily schedule and supervisory directives.
• Documents residents’ participation in MHA/Nurse led activities using Group Progress Note in Avatar.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Quincy, FL 32351, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Other, Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties).

Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.

Overview

Provides patient supervision, care, and activities services in accordance with professional staff direction and unit procedures. Assists patients in activities of daily living, assists in implementing treatment plans and provides supportive contact with patients.

ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises residents during program activities, meals, fresh-air breaks/recreation and all unscheduled times. Supervises residents on special observation/precautionary status levels as assigned by supervisor.
• Implements scheduled treatment and program activities in accordance with the daily schedule and supervisory directives. Leads or co-leads groups/activities as scheduled. Documents residents’ participation in MHA/Nurse led activities using Group Progress Note in Avatar.
• Communicates immediately to nursing staff important information regarding client's concerns or complaints regarding physical and emotional needs, changes in functioning or status, any symptoms of possible medical or psychiatric emergencies, or possible missing persons or elopements.

Shift: 7:30pm-8:00am, rotating schedule

Qualifications: Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in a patient care setting preferred.

Licensure or Certification

• Must obtain and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications.
• Must possess current, valid driver’s license and maintain Apalachee Designated Auto Driver status.