A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Mentor Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. Bentley Group Home (located near 116th St & Baseline) Full Time Sun-Thurs, 3p-11p Pay Rate $16 Hourly
OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Would you like to make a difference in someone's life? Based in community, vocational, or in-home settings, and working closely with our clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans, this role provides assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible. Provide assistance with daily activities that range from socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay up-to-date with changes in service plans. Provide clinical expertise which may include knowledge for specialized populations, such as intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, emotional or behavioral disability, or expertise in special disciplines such as behavioral support, early intervention, crisis intervention, or others. May accompany individuals we serve to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers. Travel between sites, to individual's homes, and may accompany them into the community.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required Six months of experience in human services preferred Must be 21 years of age Valid driver's license in good standing Proficient use of computers Able to obtain a level one fingerprint card States may have additional requirements Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines Excellent communication skills A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach You will make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life-enhancing services to the individuals we serve. Why Join Us? Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available. Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holiday pay. Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
