ACF Residential Aide - AH at Behavioral… · Newark

ACF Residential Aide

Duties: In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and providing guidance and direction to BHP residential clients with a history of mental health issues. You will assure the safety and security of the facility, clients and community and provides a range of supportive and emergency services. Work a 1^st^, 2^nd^, 3^rd^ or weekend shifts and coordinate shift operations. Specific work shift responsibilities vary based upon the shift and operational and service needs. Employees will typically work a regularly assigned location and shift; however, such assignment may change at the discretion of BHP of Central Ohio, Inc.

The Organization: Since 1955 Behavioral Health Care Partners (Formally known as Moundbuilders Guidance Center) has been providing integrated mental health and addiction treatment services for youth, adults and families. In addition, we offer:

• Exceptional pay
• Great benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with matching funds
• BLS/CPR certification, Multiple Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, and employee discounts
• Accrued paid time off including up to 2 weeks’ vacation, 12 sick days per year for full-time staff, and 10 paid holidays
• 40 hours per week, various shifts available, shift differential available.

Our Location: Our administrative offices are located at 65 Messimer Drive in Newark, Ohio, a short 30-minute scenic commute from Columbus, Zanesville, Lancaster, and Mount Vernon.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees are expected to perform essential duties to performance standards. As needed, reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified employees with disabilities that are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), insofar as the accommodation does not create an undue hardship on Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Inc. (BHP).

• Monitors client activity and conducts facility rounds on all floors by walking through the facility at least hourly.
• Monitors and ensures clients take medications as prescribed.
• Recognizes antisocial or unusual behaviors and addresses them immediately, positively and in a non-threatening manner. Notifies Supervisor of client problems or issues in accordance with operation procedures.
• Listens and responds to client concerns. Documents client behavior and progress and records services rendered to clients in ICL as appropriate. Documents information in staff communication record as appropriate.
• Ensures cleanliness of facility and submits work orders for repairs to maintenance and informs Supervisor of the request. Assists residents in cleaning their rooms when necessary.
• Maintains safety and security of facility on assigned shift. Conducts scheduled safety drills.
• Answers the phone and checks voice mail, greets clients, visitors and vendors. Maintains visitor log.
• Escorts client outside for tobacco use during times client is permitted to use tobacco.
• Completes Shift Change Report and Daily Shift Report. Completes Incident Reports as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA and other confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintains the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of job performance.
• Keeps abreast of current trends and “best practices” in the field. Attends and participates in required trainings on topics relevant to the job and to behavioral healthcare.
• Performs job responsibilities and maintains all records in accordance with BHP’s policy, procedure and protocol, and as appropriate to the job, all regulatory authorities’ accreditation/licensure/certification standards, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required.

Specific Shift Responsibilities

• In addition to general responsibilities specified above, employees assigned to a particular shift or facility shall perform the following responsibilities:

1^st^ Shift: Conducts inspections, grocery shopping, and prepares meals as needed.

2^nd^ Shift: Assists clients in cleaning rooms and prepares meals as needed.

3^rd^ Shift – River Valley and Altmaier House – Cleans office, staff bathroom, kitchen, and mop floors. Also cleans oven, refrigerator and microwave when needed. Completes paperwork as required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Cross trains to work in other residential facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED with training or course work in crisis management and one-year work experience in a residential setting. CPR/BLS required. Basic computer, phone and typing skills are necessary for all positions.

BHP is an EEO and ADA compliant organization.