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Devereux
Personal Attendant (Santa Barbara area)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Personal Attendant (Santa Barbara area) Devereux
- 3.2 Camarillo, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16.90
- $19.
Full Job Description Description:
Do you have a passion for supporting individuals with special needs? Are you interested in gaining experience in the Behavioral Health Field? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Personal Attendant at Devereux has its Advantages! As a Personal Attendant, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals with special needs.We offer:
Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the behavioral health field A fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment where you can participate in the treatment planning process Flexible schedules that work with school and family commitment Quality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental,(learn more at benefits.devereux.org) Tuition Assistance and Loan Debt repayment through our national career program, ASCEND Devereux is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders. What Do Personal Attendants Do at Devereux CA? Located throughout Santa Barbara County, Devereux's California's Supported Living Services (SLS) are designed to provide an alternative living arrangement for adults with special needs who prefer not to be housed in larger group home settings. Our services are flexible and provide focus and emphasis on matters related to the specific needs of each individual in their effort toward independent living. Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assistance with daily living, including cooking, cleaning and bill pay Personal/ Hygiene care Medication administration Accompanying our individuals to appointments, errands and the Special Olympics Assisting individuals with finding and taking public transportation Other activities, as assigned by theProgram Coordinator Compensation:
$19/hr $16.90/hr for overnight asleep positions Currently looking to fill part-time (minimum 3 days) and full-time positions #sponsoredQualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required Valid CDL and a good driving record is required Must be able to pass thorough background checks & Livescan Experience in the field preferred The IDEAL candidate will: Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete 30 hours of new hire orientation training, and have a strong passion for working with and helping adults with special needs. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.Company Overview:
Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults- and their families
- every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives- by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
- every day
- for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
- offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors
- is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world
- one person, one family, one community at a time.