What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff position at Mineral Area CPRC?
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
Salary : $15