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Cadenza - Residential Mental Health Associate - Overnight
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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.
$44,908 / year median in Oregon
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Cadenza
- Residential Mental Health Associate
- Overnight KAIROS
- 3.7 Salem, OR Job Details Full-time $23.12
- $28.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the staff person to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the staff person is regularly required to use hands to type, handle, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The staff person frequently is required to stand and walk. The staff person is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The staff person must frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception and operating a motor vehicle.Working Conditions:
The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by the staff person to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the staff person is frequently exposed to loud noises, outside weather conditions such as heat, cold and humidity. The staff person is occasionally exposed to chemical solutions and body fluids.Hazardous Conditions:
Risk of verbal and physical threats and harm from clients. Possible exposure to air and Bloodborne Pathogens.Equipment Used:
May include general office equipment, such as computer, telephone, agency or personal vehicle, general cleaning supplies, and kitchen utensils/supplies.Travel:
Travel is expected for required trainings.Other Responsibilities:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Staff's Attestation constitutes staff's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. In order to be considered for a position with Kairos, applicants must meet and agree to the following requirements: Meet all Education and/or Experience Requirements listed for the specific position. Provide references upon request. Request official transcripts upon offer of employment. Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver's License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties. Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check. Obtain and maintain current CPI Verbal De-Escalation Certification during employment. Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification during employment. Obtain a Food Handler's Card once employed. What it means to become a member of theKairos Team:
Who We Are Since 1977, we have sought to focus on each instant as providing an opportunity for a therapeutic intervention, a teachable moment. We collaborate with young people, families, and communities across Oregon to provide intensive mental health services and instill hope. We understand and value mental and emotional wellness, and aim to provide opportunities for understanding, healing, and growth in safe and stable environments where every client can achieve excellence. Mission "We collaborate with young people, families, and communities to provide intensive mental health services and supports, promote mental wellness, and instill hope." Vision A region of communities that understands and values mental and emotional wellness, in which all youth and their families have appropriate support and care.Values We value:
Dignity, respect, and appreciation for those we serve and each other Opportunity for understanding, healing, and growth Safe and stable environments Individual voice and diversity Excellence and achievement Identifying options when none seem available Innovation Lifelong learning Resilience and recovery Benefits Benefits paid by Agency for all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE): Medical Insurance- base plan employee premium paid in full with $3500.
Kairos Employees:
401K Contributions 3% Employer Matching after 1 year and/or 1000hrs of service 3% Employer Contribution after 1 year and/or 1000hrs of service Paid Time Off available to all full time Kairos Employees (.75 FTE to 1.0 FTE) Holiday Paid Time- available to all full time Kairos Employees (.