Residential MHA (Gadsden)
APALACHEE CENTER INC·Quincy, Florida
APALACHEE CENTER INC·Quincy, Florida
Provides direct supervision and care for residents, assisting with activities of daily living and implementing treatment plans. Responsible for leading group activities and documenting patient progress while communicating critical health changes to nursing staff.
Provides patient supervision, care, and activities services in accordance with professional staff direction and unit procedures. Assists patients in activities of daily living, assists in implementing treatment plans and provides supportive contact with patients. ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises residents during program activities, meals, fresh-air breaks/recreation and all unscheduled times. Supervises residents on special observation/precautionary status levels as assigned by supervisor. Implements scheduled treatment and program activities in accordance with the daily schedule and supervisory directives. Leads or co-leads groups/activities as scheduled. Documents residents’ participation in MHA/Nurse led activities using Group Progress Note in Avatar. Communicates immediately to nursing staff important information regarding client's concerns or complaints regarding physical and emotional needs, changes in functioning or status, any symptoms of possible medical or psychiatric emergencies, or possible missing persons or elopements.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Preferred candidates have at least one year of experience in a patient care setting and must maintain CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications.
Market context
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