Mental Health Aide

Relief : 11 : 00pm-7 : 00am

Location : Centreville, AL

Competencies :

Must be able to work effectively in a group situation.

Must be able to work within the organization to serve the needs of

consumers.

Excellent understanding of training methods used in working with the

mentally ill required.

Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Must be able to complete training to operate / assist with a Hoya lift and

other mechanical devices for safe handling of consumers.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

Work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and overnight as scheduled.

Document BLS groups and all clinical notes in accordance with agency polices

and within 24 hours.

Bathe, feed, dress, and ambulate clients to ensure proper grooming.

Dispose of expired food as directed by company policy.

Maintain supplies for facility and clients.

Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, wipe down surfaces, general cleaning of facility,

and all other janitorial duties as assigned.

Conduct client trainings as assigned by supervisor.

Cook and provide meals according to diet and posted menu.

Maintain communication and awareness of current events by reading memos,

e-mails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.

Work independently and / or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately

and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.

Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA and

Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical

manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance and notifying the supervisor,

manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining training

requirements and understanding that training is a required condition of

employment.

Maintain the confidential nature of all consumer and Organization related

activities by not divulging information outside the facility, discussing

information within the facility on a need-to-know basis, acknowledging policy

annually by signing confidentiality statement, and by referring media and

general inquiries to the Executive Director.

Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to

arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to

meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting

the need for PTO in accordance with policy.

Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining

current TB Test, CPR / First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job

injuries in accordance with policy.

Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the

department and the organization.

All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or

Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience working with consumers with mental illness and / or developmental

disabilities preferred.

One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines :

Job Specifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be

able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed

below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities,

who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA : Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to

protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRBH. Minimally accesses

verbal, written, and / or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use

and / or disclosure as pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and / or

clinical data.

Working Conditions : Works in residential facilities; may require long

hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate

and interact with other employees, consumers and the public through the use of

the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and

operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to,

computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine. Must be able to lift fifty

50) pounds and negotiate several sets of stairs in an eight (8) hour shift.

Some risk involved in the event of aggressive / out-of-control consumers.

Physical Requirements : The Physical Requirements described herein are

representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform

the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform

essential functions.

Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or

corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without

reasonable accommodation.

Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Last updated : 2024-05-30