AIDE - MH/BH 2nd Shift
About The Position
Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility in Atlanta, Georgia, providing psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders, as well as autism. Its multidisciplinary clinical team partners with youth and families in a supportive, therapeutic environment. The Mental Health Aide provides direct patient care under clinical team supervision. The role supports a safe, therapeutic milieu through appropriate client interaction and maintaining the required level of resident supervision. The position is full-time on the evening shift and requires work every other weekend, with assignment to any unit based on facility needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work every other weekend.
- Ability to pass a drug test within 24 hours.
- Patient, compassionate, and able to work well on a team.
- Ability to move through positions such as sitting, squatting, and bending.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training, and current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- A BA or BS degree in a related mental health field.
- Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or individuals with special needs.
- One year of experience in a mental health setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and assistance with personal hygiene and appearance, including tooth brushing, bathing, toileting, haircare, choosing clothing, and dressing appropriately for the weather.
- Monitor individuals’ medical issues and alert supervisors to changes in health or concerns involving medication or medical equipment.
- Carry out safety, meal preparation, and cleaning procedures.
- Assist individuals with getting out of bed.
- Maintain patient health data and records.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu, including crisis intervention.
- Guide and assist individuals in learning activities of daily living (ADLs) at home and in the community.
- Perform Q15 observation rounds while working within ethical boundaries.
- Work closely with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, and RBT staff.
- Assist the teacher in the classroom as an instructional aide.
- Work in any unit assigned by the manager based on facility needs.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
