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COMMUNITY LIVING OF IDAHO LLC

Direct Service Staff

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $14–$16/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Meridian, ID (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/16/2026

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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.

$43,886 / year median in Idaho

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Direct Service Staff

COMMUNITY LIVING OF IDAHO LLC

Meridian, ID Job Details Full-time $14 - $16 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Activities of daily living (ADL) training Transporting special needs passengers BLS Certification Adhering to traffic regulations Observational assessments for behavioral monitoring Wheelchair mobility assistance Driver's License First Aid Certification Driving Medication assistance

Full Job Description Description:

Work Hours:

Typically, Monday through Sunday. Hours vary depending on participant needs. May involve evening, NOC, and weekend hours. May include services delivered in the community as well as in the participant's home.

Specific Duties:

Goes through Orientation and Training Program. Implements program intervention strategies plans as written. Takes, records, and monitors data. Provide group and individual therapy. Meets regularly to receive training on the program and procedures to be followed, and to review therapy provided. Provides transportation services as needed Prepares equipment and materials needed for implementation of developmental intervention strategies. Completes written documentation as directed. Ensures safety of consumers. Adhere to all company standards, policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned 12 hour shifts available (7a - 7p and 7p - 7a) 4 full-time shifts available

Requirements:

Special Conditions:

Position requires that employee possess a safe driving record and an Idaho Driver's License. Must be able to lift participants as needed, physically assist in activities of daily living, pull and push a wheelchair, get in and out of the homes of participants. Must be able to make observations of non-verbal behavior and check tasks and activities for completeness. Perform all activities of daily living that are taught.

Qualifications:

Preferred- One year's experience working with persons with Traumatic Brain Injuries, in a program that provides support services to individuals with disabilities. Female Staff only Be 18 years of age Must possess a High School diploma or GED or demonstrate competency with paperwork responsibilities. Must be CPR and First Aid certified Assistance With Medication Certification (Agency will provide) Be free from communicable diseases Assistance with Medications Certification in order to assist with medication Have met all training requirements as outlined in 16.04.17.204 of rules Prior nursing home/assistive living experience preferred Behavior management skills preferred