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Cooper Riis

Direct Care Mental Health Residential Advisor

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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.

$36,462 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Direct Care Mental Health Residential Advisor Location:
Asheville, NC Schedule:
Full Time Guarantee of at least 32 hours per week Sunday - Wednesday 3 pm - 11 pm
Benefits:
PTO/Sick Time accrual from first day Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Company-funded life insurance Retirement Plan with company match Free meals on shift
Salary:
$17.00 per hour and increases based on experience
Responsibilities:
Provides relationship-oriented coaching and support to residents and attaining their goals Assures the health and safety of resident and responds immediately to concerns and completes check-ins Participates and encourages participation of residents in recreational, social, and cultural activities Facilitates spontaneous social experiences for residents who are not participating in scheduled activities Supports residents with room cleaning and helps out in general with the cleaning of common areas of the building Transports residents to scheduled appointments as needed Is a first responder for on-call services in the evening hours Responsible for documentation for assigned residents
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience working with individuals whose lives are impeded by mental illness 21 years or older with a valid driver's license and clean driving record to be on organization's auto insurance CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Asheville. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.