Acadia Healthcare - Moosic, PA

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Moosic, PA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves providing essential support to patients in a behavioral health setting, ensuring their safety and well-being while delivering excellent customer service. The role requires conducting safety checks, documenting clinical information, and assisting patients with daily living activities. The individual will engage with patients to encourage their treatment goals and maintain a structured environment. Responsibilities also include timely documentation and communication with nursing staff regarding patient observations and needs.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
  • Ensure the well-being of patients and maintain a positive, supportive environment.
  • Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals as needed.
  • Document timely and accurate clinical information in patient medical records.
  • Assist in providing a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff.
  • Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
  • Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, and grooming.
  • Obtain and document patients' vital signs, height, and weight as assigned.
  • Engage patients in activities to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
  • Complete and maintain required documentation and assist with incident follow-up paperwork.
  • Provide or coordinate transportation for patients as needed.
  • Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude towards customers and resolve complaints regarding patient needs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
  • First aid certification may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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