Direct Care Staff

This position is a non-professional psychiatric and medication aide position in the care and treatment of residents in an acute psychiatric independent supported living facility. An employee at this facility performs basic non-professional psychiatric and general nursing work. Work involves establishing effective interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other members of the mental health team, contributing to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment and rendering basic nursing care. Observe, report and record significant changes in resident behavior and physical condition. Assist with or participate in re-motivation, rehabilitation, re-socialization and behavior modification programs. Teach and assist residents in self help skills and social behaviors based on the level of functioning of each resident. Participate in specialized programs such as food preparation, hygiene and self medication and individual interatction with residents. Perform general nursing care such as temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, blood sugar levels, and general daily care of the residents. Maintain a safe, clean, and agreeable home environment. Take appropriate actions in case of emergency situations to include administering

CPR and First Aide Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person