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.
Mental Health Worker (FT 2nd Shift 3:00PM-11:30PM) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Pottstown, PA 19464 $21.28 an hour - Full-time Creative Health Services, Inc 81 reviews $21.28 an hour -
Full-time Who We Are:
Creative Health Services is a place where people thrive with connection to services under one roof. We provide support for individuals and families on their journey to wholeness and recovery, making us your destination of choice for behavioral healthcare in Montgomery County since 1957. We offer outstanding choices to individuals suffering with behavioral health difficulties who present in primary care (the majority of the population) as we enhance healthcare for those in treatment for mental health and/or drug and alcohol services. The co-location of primary care services along with behavioral health treatment offers significant advantages to the community. Creative Health Services is situated to develop strong collaborative partnerships and integrated care opportunities.
Job Summary:
Creative Health Services is looking to fill a Full Time, 2nd Shift; 3:00PM-11:30PM Mental Health Worker position.
Responsibilities:
Provides training and assistance in activities of daily living and related self-care skills. Areas include bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, care of clothing and shaving. Provides training and assistance in social skill building, vocational training and employment, community inclusion, and health and wellness. Areas of focus include leisure planning, transportation, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, scheduling appointments, fiscal management, etc.. Assists individuals in working towards the completion of their recovery goals as written on their treatment plan. Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings as assigned. Encourages the development of an on-site peer supported government. Accompanies individuals in recovery into the community to medical appointments, mental health court commitment hearings, family visits and other appointments. Assists with meal preparation and clean up as needed. Follows individual dietary restrictions/special diets during mealtimes as prescribed. Completes resident "rounds" as assigned to ensure that all individuals in recovery are safe and in their expected locations. Provides a comprehensive shift report at shift change to ensure that all meaningful information is passed on for proper continuity of care of individuals in recovery. Assists with the general upkeep of the facility and participates in light cleaning and household chores. Timely reporting of all crises and unusual incidents to Shift Supervisor, Nurse Manager and/or LTSR Director (Immediately if indicated; otherwise within 24 hours). Completes detailed documentation for individuals in their clinical record and in other areas as directed. Such documentation should be timely, legible, and provide an accurate depiction of progress, challenges, medical status, etc.. Satisfies compliance with regulations regarding record keeping and reporting. Participates in Quality Improvement Program as assigned. Attends all meetings and training sessions as assigned. Maintains compliance with all CHS policies and procedures with no unauthorized exception. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum high school diploma or equivalency and 6 months of formal training in mental health field or a related field. Must obtain a valid Driver's License.
