Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Behavioral Health Associate 1 (Cedar Pointe Therapeutic Group Home 3p-11p) FULL-TIME in Starkville, Mississippi
Description
Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Written Communication: Intermediate
Oral Communication: Advanced
Communication: Intermediate
Attention to Detail: Intermediate
Behaviors
Required
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Education
Required
- High School/GED or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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