NDI Special Attendant

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Neurodiagnostic Institute and Advanced Treatment Center (NDI) is located on the Community Hospital East campus in Indianapolis, delivering advanced evaluations and treatments for patients with psychiatric illness. Together, the NDI and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) offer a modern, healing atmosphere for all Hoosiers.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $41,210.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

• Assist in the implementation of the resident’s treatment plan.
• Monitor residents during daily routines (meals, classroom, bathroom, general areas).
• Observe, report, and record the condition and behavior of residents.
• Demonstrate therapeutic interventions (de-escalation, redirection,and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior.
• Provide motivational techniques, counsel, teach, and demonstrate daily living skills as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.
• Advise clients on appropriate social behavior.
• Coordinate client activities under the direction of a professional by adapting prescribed treatment plans to individual client needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of clients’ training needs to meet treatment plan objectives for transitional living.
• Provide a safe environment for the client that will be conducive to learning and promote self-esteem and self-sufficiency.

• Ensure security of residents and maintain orderliness which occasionally requires restraining unruly, dangerous residents.
• Escort residents to and from various activity and therapy areas within the building and off grounds for medical, dental, or legal needs ensuring safety and maximum security.
• Secure doors, search visitors (if applicable per facility policy), operate radio systems, issue keys and escort visitors to various areas of the unit.
• Conduct searches of patient's rooms, searching for possible contraband, and ensurethe safety of each patient.
• Assist in managing the aggressive behavior of clients.

• Assist residents in cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies.
• Develop clients’ community living skills through activities such as daily living skills exercises (grocery shopping, accessing public transportation, locating community providers, etc., if applicable per facility policy).
• Maintain and distribute client funds for individual treatment programs (e.g., to teach budgeting skills).

• Assist in carrying out occupational therapy/recreational therapy programs to maximize an individual’s capacity for independent living.
• Perform basic first aid in case of patient injury, such as applying antiseptics, bandages or utilizing CPR techniques and Heimlich maneuver as necessary.

• Perform routine clerical functions, including ordering supplies, maintaining client folders and other patient unit/ward forms, filing progress notes, and answering ward/unit telephone.

Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Specialized knowledge of, and ability to apply, psychiatric nursing care practices including administering medications if certified or licensed.
• Specialized knowledge of the principles and methods needed to ensure therapeutic rehabilitation programs.
• Working knowledge of existing mental health…