Behavioral Health Associate C.N.A $15.00 Position Available In Simpson, Mississippi

Description + Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. + Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. + Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient’s medical record. + Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. + Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. + Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. + May obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record. + Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills. + Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals. + Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility. + May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.