Resident Treatment Worker

State of Iowa•Cherokee - 51012 - Cherokee County, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI) is seeking a Resident Treatment Worker to join our team! This is a full-time position with an available shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift and a strong opportunity for advancement, growth, and development. A Resident Treatment Worker (RTW) provides direct care to patients and routinely escorts patients to activities off the ward as needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation and other activities within the institution. Specialized duties may be assigned by the shift supervisor and other responsibilities covering a variety of practical tasks essential for operation of the unit in order to maintain an efficient, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff may be assigned as well. An RTW performs essential safety functions including but not limited to being present on and observing the patient wards, monitoring the tone and milieu of each area to assist in maintaining a calm and therapeutic environment, identifying potential situations that need to be addressed, utilizing de-escalation techniques as needed, responding to and participating in emergency codes and conducting observation and/or security checks. The RTW is a role model for patients so should also exhibit respectable skills in language, behavior, attitude and personal interactions. In addition, RTWs work with the Nursing/Staff Development Department to schedule and teach hospital-wide trainings including Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-Act) for new employees, annual recertification and quarterly reviews. RTW team members also provide instruction and feedback to staff based on their observation of Pro-Act techniques used in patient interactions. Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services including individualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well.

Requirements

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
No specific education or experience is required.
Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Drivers License or Chauffeurs License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients.
Routinely escorts patients to activities off the ward as needed for meals, medical appointments, recreation and other activities within the institution.
Performs specialized duties as assigned by the shift supervisor.
Covers a variety of practical tasks essential for operation of the unit to maintain an efficient, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff.
Performs essential safety functions including being present on and observing patient wards.
Monitors the tone and milieu of each area to assist in maintaining a calm and therapeutic environment.
Identifies potential situations that need to be addressed.
Utilizes de-escalation techniques as needed.
Responds to and participates in emergency codes.
Conducts observation and/or security checks.
Acts as a role model for patients exhibiting respectable skills in language, behavior, attitude and personal interactions.
Works with the Nursing/Staff Development Department to schedule and teach hospital-wide trainings including Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-Act) for new employees, annual recertification and quarterly reviews.
Provides instruction and feedback to staff based on their observation of Pro-Act techniques used in patient interactions.