Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the direct care & management of patients across all age ranges with medical & behavioral issues as

directed by the treatment team. Assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues,

leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients & with consideration

for the patient’s level of growth & development.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent or combination of education/experience.
• Prefer bachelor’s degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development.

Experience:

• No minimum.
• Prefer one year’s experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current North Carolina Driver’s License
• Current CPR Certification (American Health Association Healthcare Provider)
• CPI Certification

Knowledge and Skills:

• Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions.
• Demonstrates understanding of program & philosophy & is able to interpret & implement patient care.
• Displays an active interest in learning. Demonstrates creativity & problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates leadership by training new employees.
• Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families.
• Demonstrates ability to follow behavior program.
• Actively supervises therapeutic & recreational activities.
• Understands & practices effective motivational techniques.
• Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing.
• Demonstrates regular, required attendance.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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