Direct Care Worker -Dean SLH Mon-Friday 3p-11p
About this role
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
To provide one-on-one or group instruction/assistance to patients on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide assistance with program activities.
- Complete routine daily check of van (including tires, gas gauge, etc.) and report deficiencies to supervisor if driving is required.
- Accurately monitor and maintain data collection sheets and submit to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Assist with assessment of clients' strengths and needs as necessary.
- Assist with preparation of clients' meals and provide client training as needed.
- Communicate with supervisor related needs to revise, delete, or add training objectives as deemed necessary.
- Physically assist in maintaining facility in a neat and orderly manner.
- Monitor and document individual behaviors using specific and descriptive terms accurately (i.e., behavior changes, accidents, seizures, etc.).
- Encourage individuals to be independent and attend and participate in assigned activities.
- Provide realistic, positive assurance to individuals regarding benefits of treatment and participation.
- Assist in physical maintenance of a therapeutic environment by promoting an environment that encourages individuals to learn new skills and make choices through activity involvement, hands-on instruction/guidance, etc.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Company at a glance
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.
Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.
Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 253 treatment facilities across 39 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
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