BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AIDE
Integritus Healthcare•Pittsfield, MA
•$20 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
Under the direction of the Program Director/Assistant, the Behavioral Health Aide provides support to all residents on the behavioral unit. The Behavioral Aide helps to promote a highly structured environment for residents daily, with the goal of improving the individual’s behavior/quality of life.
Requirements
- Current CNA Certification Required
- Must complete CNA program and obtain certification within 120 days of hire through facility funded classes
Responsibilities
- Be expected to maintain a current and valid CNA Certification in Massachusetts
- Work with residents having various mental health needs and/or aggressive behaviors
- Assist on the unit and provide behavioral support when needed.
- Provide therapeutic programming (running group activities etc)
- Chart activity logs
- Monitor hallways and provide redirection to residents if needed.
- Act as a role model for residents (pro-social behavior, group participation)
- Maintain safety standards for residents at all times.
- Monitor, record and document observations of resident’s behavior.
- Provide personal care to residents if needed (I.e. toileting, feeding, positioning)
- Instruct and counsel residents on positive behavioral aspects.
- Maintain and manage clean and safe environment for residents.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Satisfaction
- Growth and Career Advancement
- Cookouts and Luncheon’s
- Culture of Respect and Empowerment
- Celebrating Individuality
- Recognizing Excellence
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Medical Insurance
- FSA
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability Insurance
- HRA
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
