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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
Requirements /
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school and one year of clerical experience and some experience providing services to children. Licenses and other
Requirements:
Possess or obtain First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency within 30 days of employment. In addition to a complete application, you must submit: Resume Two current letters of recommendation (dated and signed within 1 year) Please remember to add references to your application.
•Incomplete applications and/or applications missing the required documents will not be considered
•Comments and Other Information Prior to final hiring and placement, the candidate must pass a Pre-Placement Physical Examination paid for by the Newhall School District. The examination may also include a urinalysis for drug screening. The candidate must also receive fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice.