Patient Care Assistant (DOH/SATC #30665+)

About the role

The position assists in the daily monitoring of residents, working closely with clinical, education, and other milieu staff.

Responsibilities

• Developing life skills
• Recreation and social activities
• Re-directing patient behavior

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanisms are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharge.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification.
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
• Direct Care (2) years experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Skills

• Crisis Prevention Intervention
• Trauma Informed Care
• De-escalation techniques
• Life skills instruction

Pay

Salary $18.69 - $28.04 Hourly; $38,885 - $58,327 Annually

Schedule

Work may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.