Mental Health Aide – Children & Teens w/ Emotional Impairments

Mental Health Aide

Part-time position available.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, shaving, oral care, ear and nail care, and toileting residents according to their plan or service.
• Complete daily programs and documentation.
• Act as an advocate for the rights of the person served.
• Follow all treatment plans outlined in the Person’s Served Plan of Service.
• Report any abuse or neglect immediately.
• Assist with medical appointments and document accordingly.
• Assist with shopping for home and maintain accuracy with petty cash.
• Assist the person served with outings and document as needed.
• Sign all logs and service charts daily.
• Communicate with support service personnel and parents/guardians.
• Use gentle teaching methods and stay calm and professional at all times.

Requirements

• Able to pass competency test.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Over 18 years of age.
• Good physical health and able to pass a physical and T.B. skin test.
• Three references required.
• Capable of meeting the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each resident.
• Competent in reporting requirements, first aid, CPR, personal care, supervision, protection, resident rights, safety and fire prevention, prevention and containment of communicable diseases.

Qualifications

• Pass a competency test.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Over 18 years of age.
• Good physical health and able to pass a physical and T.B. skin test.
• Three references.
• Capable of meeting the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each resident.
• Competent in the following areas before performing assigned tasks: Reporting Requirements, First Aid, CPR, Personal Care, Supervision, Protection, Resident Rights, Safety & Fire Prevention, Prevention & Containment of Communicable Disease.

Skills

• Verbal, visual, and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and advocate for rights.
• Emergency situation handling capability.
• Knowledge of resident rights and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform daily tasks and report issues promptly.
• Proficiency in basic medical assistance and shopping support.
• Outings coordination and documentation skills.
• Compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effective communication with support services and families.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.