Behavioral Health Associate I (Deer Creek Therapeutic Group Home) PRN

Acadia Healthcare • Hollandale, MS

76d

About The Position

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment. Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record. Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff. Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff. Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens. May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing leadership direction.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and maintain a supportive environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals.
• Document clinical information accurately in patient's medical record.
• Assist in creating a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff.
• Interact with patients and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Obtain and document patient's vital signs, height, and weight as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees