Provides direct and indirect client care under the direction of the Director of Operations. Provides for the personal care and comfort of residential clients. Provides a safe, clean environment. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Clinical / Technical Skills 

• Performs and records client vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN of any changes.

• Continuously observes clients’ behavior, mental status and notifies any changes or unusual occurrences.

• Demonstrates the ability to identify behaviors that require intervention.

• Able to perform client safety checks at scheduled times, documents appropriately.

• Demonstrates the ability to set limits for clients and other de-escalation techniques.

• Documentation meets current standards and policies.

• Answers the telephone in a professional manner, directs calls appropriately, takes messages.

• Orients clients to the unit, takes vital signs and records on the EHR.

• Participates in treatment meetings. Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Treatment Team

• Assists with therapeutic educational groups under the direction of the Clinical Director.

• Responsible for assisting clients needing additional care related to medical needs.

• Provides general nursing care, i.e., transferring clients, assisting with ADLs, meals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety 

• Strives to create a safe, healing environment for clients and family members

• Follows all safety rules while on the job.

• Reports “near misses”, as well as errors and accidents promptly.

• Corrects minor safety hazards.

• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.

• Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.

• Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.

• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Teamwork 

• Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

• Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the Resident Assistant team.

• Builds collaborative relationships with clients, families, staff, and physicians.

• The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present information both verbally and in writing as required

• Demonstrates listening skills and ability to express ideas by means of the spoken and written word.

• Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.

• Adheres to the Standards of Behavior

Integrity 

• Strives to always do the right thing for the client, coworkers, and the facility

• Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.

• Applies the Mission and Values of Cedar Oaks to personal practice and commits to service excellence.

• Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, and conservation of resources.

• Completes required trainings within defined time periods.

• Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude at all times.

• Maintains confidentiality of client and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.

• Ensures proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.

Compassion 

• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality client care for clients.

• Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand

• Desire to go above and beyond for others

• Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting. One (1) year of experience as a behavioral health technician or related position preferred.

• CPR and CPI certifications (these may be obtained through Cedar Oaks new employee orientation).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oregonia, OH 45054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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