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Maxim Healthcare Services
Behavioral Support Aide - $26 - $32 / hr
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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
$26
- $32 Maxim Healthcare Services in San Jose
- Peninsula area, CA is hiring for Behavioral Support Aide to work with children and adults with developmental delays and challenging behaviors Why Join Maxim? Competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid training Ongoing supervision from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Flexible scheduling
- PT and FT College Partnership programs & opportunities for continuing education Benefits
- : Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and
PTO Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one-behavior intervention services to individuals with behavioral challenges Provides/assists with daily program activities in the areas of self-help, communication, social, cognitive, motor and behavior and crisis intervention Assist client with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation and other activities as needed Implement and collect data of the behaviors and goals outlined in theBehavior Support Plan Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent Previous experience working in an educational or healthcare setting preferred At least one year of experience working with children/adults with special needs who display challenging or aggressive behaviors College coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral sciences or related field preferred Must be at least 18 years of age #INDSJ Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) andHealth Advocate Employee Assistance Program Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts,Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.