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.
Milford, CT Job Details $16.94 - $21.18 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision Incident reporting compliance CPR Certification Classroom active supervision Maintaining an organized workspace Safety protocol adherence Abuse and neglect policy adherence Student record keeping Child attendance tracking Emergency procedures Parent communication First Aid Certification Classroom organization for children Child safety supervision Youth group activity facilitation Student behavioral guidance Clean workspace maintenance Accident reporting Experience working with elementary school students Activity planning for children Homework assistance Child abuse reporting laws Student safety monitoring Working with youth Entry level AED Certification Learning activities preparation Full Job Description This position supports the mission and work of the Y by assisting in the daily operation of early childhood and/or school-age classrooms. The Classroom Assistant helps implement developmentally appropriate activities, maintains a safe and welcoming environment, and supports routines, supervision, and family communication in alignment with YMCA policies and licensing/health standards. Essential Functions Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with children, families, and staff. Assists with daily routines (arrival, snack/meals, transitions, dismissal), supervision, and behavior support to ensure safety and positive engagement. Helps prepare and lead age-appropriate activities under the direction of classroom leads/supervisors; maintains clean, organized, and ready learning spaces. Maintains required ratios and active, visual supervision at all times; remains alert and responsive to child needs and environmental risks. Supports accurate records (attendance, incident/accident reports, medication/allergy notes) and follows check-in/out procedures and confidentiality standards. Follows YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting/abuse-prevention protocols. Attends required meetings and trainings. Must be at least 16 years old; experience working with children preferred. Demonstrates positive role-modeling, reliability, and professionalism; communicates effectively with children and adults in a diverse community. Ability to remain calm, observant, and safety-conscious; follows direction and adapts to changing needs across SACC and ECE settings. Current First Aid/CPR/AED (or ability to obtain within 60 days), and completion of required YMCA trainings. The Classroom Assistant position Supports delivery of enriching, age-appropriate activities in school-age programs. Assists with daily routines, homework help, and supervision to promote a safe, inclusive environment. Join our YMCA team and make a lasting impact by helping children learn, grow, and thrive every day.
