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Wittwer Family
Care Provider
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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.
$38,194 / year median in Utah
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Your energy, empathy, and attention to detail will help create a warm, respectful atmophere for my child to feel valued and supported. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while making a positive impact every day. Duties Provide specialized care for individual with Autism. Engage in behavior management techniques to promote calmness and cooperation among child with cognitive disabilities. Skills Prior experience with individuals with autism Understanding of autism, and developmental disabilities Ability to operate standard passenger cars for community outings. Experience working with individuals with disabilities or cognitive impairments in home or community settings preferred