Job Location : Beaver,PA, USA
Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center - Shifts available: Days and Evenings The primary objective of the LTSR is to provide its residents/consumers with the individualized services required to maintain them safely and productively in a community based setting. The goal of the program is to insure that the residents/consumers have acquired, upon discharge, the necessary skills for independent living. This position will care for program residents/consumers, following physician instructions and facility procedures. Monitor resident/consumer physical and emotional condition and report to medical and program administrative staff. Participate in treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and supervise administration of oral medications. Duties include: 1. Supervise resident/consumer self-administration of prescribed medications. 2. Provide direct resident/consumer care. 3. Assist in the scheduling of resident/consumer medical and dental appointments and follow-up care. 4. Accompany residents/consumers to and from medical and dental treatments, shopping trips, and religious and recreational events. 5. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. 6. Participate in recreational activities with residents/consumers, including card games, sports, or television viewing. 7. Provide clinical services to resident/consumers under supervision of licensed clinical staff. 8. Supervise meals and food preparation 9. Monitor all aspects of resident/consumer care, including diet and physical activity. 10. Provide residents/consumers with assistance in bathing, dressing, and grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary. 11. Organize, supervise, and encourage residents/consumers participation in social, educational, and recreational activities. 12. Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in resident's/consumer's condition. 13. Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers. 14. Report to the psychiatrist and other program team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident/consumer treatment plans. 15. Attend staff meetings , in-services, conferences and other job-related training/educational sessions as scheduled. The following knowledge/skills are required: Knowledge of the principles and processes required for providing resident/consumer and personal services. This includes resident/consumer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of resident/consumer satisfaction. Knowledge of human behavior; individual differences in ability, personality, and interest; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. The State Regulation expects; at least 12 college credits in mental health / a related field OR a Bachelors degree and at least 6 months employed in a mental health job or related field.