Residential Aide

MHS is THE leader in mental health services. We embrace an interdisciplinary approach to the care we give, with a team of caring and committed professionals. We offer experienced supervision for those who are looking to grow as a professional in their field, as well as opportunities for growth, education, training and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve.

MHS Offers the following benefits for full-time (35 or more hours per week) staff:

• Medical (Anthem HSA with HRA)
• HSA, Including Employer Contribution with Biometric/Wellness Exam Verification
• Vision (Eye Med)
• Flex Spending (Limited, Medical and Childcare through Flores)
• Safe Harbor 403(b) with Employer Match (Lincoln Financial)
• PTO, Personal Time & Paid Holidays
• Extended EAP Services for employees and their families
• Life (Basic & Voluntary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D (Including Spousal and Dependent Benefits) (One America)
• Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness/Accident (Including Spousal and Dependent Benefits) (The Standard)
• CPR/BLS/First Aid/NVCI completed on site for staff
• Education and Training Opportunities
• Differentials for Acute Care Unit and Residential Aides

PT Employees are offered the following benefits:

• PTO/Personal Time
• Safe Harbor 403(b) with Employer Match (Lincoln Financial)
• Differentials for Acute Care Unit and Residential Aides

All candidates for MHS are required to complete a BCI and/or FBI background check, drug screen, physical (as required) and 2-Step TB test upon offer of employment.

Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, citizenship status, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Position: Residential Aide

Location: Springfield, OH

Job : 885

# of Openings: 1

Part-Time or PRN Available

Weekend and Holiday hours required

1st, 2nd or 3rd Shifts available

POSITION SUMMARY

Works with clients in the residential housing program carrying out well-defined therapeutic programs at the direction of professional and supervisory staff in matters of instruction and encouraging Bridge House residents in performing basic living skills. Help clients make the transition to independent community living. Seeks on-site assistance with clients exhibiting unusual disruptive or destructive behavior. Responsible for the safety of the residents and cleanliness of the residence.

Practice de-escalation techniques, document clearly residents’ recovery issues, and complete all admissions and discharges for resident files.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes and records clients’ behavior, identifies and documents client strengths and weaknesses, and monitors and records clients’ self-administration of medication.
• Intervenes, when appropriate, and encourages or discourages clients’ behavior, using de-escalation techniques.
• Admits and discharges residents by completing resident files and passing on to House Manager or Program Manager.
• Encourages residents to follow house rules, monitors house security, and helps prevent damage to residents and/or other residents. Documents all safety and infection control issues in the House Log.
• Engages in structured recreational activities and teaches basic living skills. Documents residents’ abilities, behaviors, and outcomes in Resident Log.
• Attends all meetings and reports on clients’ progress. Attends all trainings necessary for OMAS& TJC Licensure in a timely manner.
• Follows prescribed procedures for handling potential suicidal or homicidal situations and well as for physical and emotional emergencies.
• Screens patients for pain and encourages patient to follow up with a health care provider of their choice.
• Follows all universal precautions for safety, infection control and follows all state, federal and joint commission health and safety standards.
• Treats patients and family with dignity and respect at…