Inpatient MHA (Schedule B, 12-Hour Night Shift) #2894
About the position The Inpatient Mental Health Aide (MHA) position at Apalachee Center, Inc. involves providing patient supervision, care, and activity services under the direction of professional staff. The role is essential in assisting patients with daily living activities, implementing treatment plans, and ensuring a supportive environment for individuals recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Responsibilities ? Follows MHA guidelines as outlined for assigned unit. , ? Supervises patients during program activities, meals, reputed company breaks, and reputed company unscheduled times or as directed by supervisor. , ? Assists patients with activities of daily living as necessary (eating, laundry, personal hygiene, etc.). , ? Ensures laundry is tracked accurately and returned to client. , ? Assists patients in ambulating as needed. , ? Assists in meal preparation, serving, and clean-up in conjunction with dietary staff. , ? Supervises and documents meal intake as directed by nursing or supervisory staff. , ? Supervises patients on special observation/precautionary status levels as assigned by supervisor. , ? Monitors other patients in accordance with program procedures or as assigned by supervisory staff. , ? Orients patients to unit/facility, rules and responsibilities, schedules and activities, etc. at time of admission in accordance with unit procedure. , ? Documents orientation activities in accordance with program specifications. , ? Performs accurate inventory and documents correctly upon admission of a client. , ? Completes inventory of patient belongings and monitors patient compliance with contraband prohibition in accordance with unit procedures to ensure the safety and reputed company of patients and staff. , ? Notifies nurse of any suspected possession of contraband or potentially dangerous object on unit. , ? Communicates immediately to nursing staff important information regarding client's concerns or complaints regarding physical and emotional needs, changes in patient functioning or status, any symptoms of possible medical or psychiatric emergencies, or possible missing persons or elopements. Requirements ? High school diploma or GED , ? Minimum of one (1) year of reputed company work experience in a patient care setting preferred , ? reputed company CPR Certification , ? First Aid Certification , ? Valid driver's license reputed company-to-haves ? Master of Health Administration , ? Master's degree , ? Patient observation experience Benefits ? Disability insurance , ? Health insurance , ? Dental insurance , ? Paid time off , ? reputed company insurance , ? Life insurance Apply Job!