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.
Daniel Salvatore, Principal Job Description Holy Cross School is accepting applications for a Classroom aide. The Aide works with Teachers to provide quality care, supervision, and engaging activities for young children in a group setting. The primary goal is to support the children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development while maintaining a safe, healthy, and organized environment.
Rate:
$14 an hour Duties and Responsibilities- Child Care and Supervision •
Direct Supervision:
Constantly monitor and supervise children during all activities (indoor, outdoor, snacks, play and homework) to ensure their safety at all times. ○ Assist children with essential care tasks, including: ○ Helping with snacks. ○ Helping children with personal hygiene practices, handwashing, sanitizing ○ Escorting Children to the pick door for parent pick up. •
Emotional Support:
Provide comfort, encouragement, and emotional support to children as needed. •
Engagement:
Lead, assist or or participate in activities with students to create a playful but organized atmosphere. •
Behavior Guidance:
Help teach and enforce positive behavior and social skills, using approved, positive behavior management techniques. •
Maintain Safety:
Ensure the classroom and play areas are safe, clean, and free of hazards. •
Sanitation:
Routinely clean, sanitize, and disinfect toys, equipment, and learning surfaces according to health and safety standards. •
Emergency Response:
Be prepared to administer basic first aid or CPR as needed (often requires certification) and alert the Administration to any emergencies. • Substitute teach from time to time. Communication and Administrative Support •
Staff Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with the other staff members to ensure consistent and quality care. •
Parent Communication:
Communicate with parents/guardians about their child's activities, behavior, and basic needs upon pickup. •
Record Keeping:
Assist with basic administrative tasks such as tracking attendance, recording daily notes(when needed) , and updating and communicating child reports (when needed).
Benefits Paid time off:
10 sick days per year
Medical:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Keystone Health Plan East (most used, but there are other plans) ~$93 per paycheck 403
B Qualifications:
Good with children- FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background, ACT 126 Background clearances DHS Childcare clearances Practicing Catholic •Highly Preferred Additional Information Interested and qualified candidates please send resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background) along with three references to the e-mail address above. Please attach appropriate documents where applicable. If the position is offered, the candidate will be required to complete the "Protecting God's Children" training through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you and Practicing Catholic and What Catholic church/parish do you attend?
