Escort clients timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio. Facilitate groups and activities as assigned. Lead MHW discussions as assigned. Lead community meeting daily. Record client group participation on tracking calendar. Pass out and collect tracking calendar weekly. Total tracking calendar weekly and log into medical record. Encourage client attendance to groups and participation. Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely. Docum... more details
Description
Position at Heritage Park Nursing Center
Mental Health Worker- (STP Unit)
Upland, Ca
Full Time: 9am-7:30pm $18-$21/hr DOE
Heritage Park, a Generations Healthcare facility is searching for a Mental Health Worker to join our STP unit. The primary purpose of this job position is to oversee clients’ adherence to the program guidelines, provide supervision and direct care as needed.
The primary purpose of this job position is to oversee clients’ adherence to the program guidelines. The Mental Health Worker is responsible for communicating with persons served, providing rehabilitation groups, and assisting in crisis intervention. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the program director, or a designee.
Key Responsibilities:
- Escort clients timely to groups and record participation ensuring that groups maintain a 1:6 ratio.
- Facilitate groups and activities as assigned.
- Lead MHW discussions as assigned.
- Lead community meeting daily.
- Record client group participation on tracking calendar.
- Pass out and collect tracking calendar weekly.
- Total tracking calendar weekly and log into medical record.
- Encourage client attendance to groups and participation.
- Ensure and assist clients to complete forms properly and timely.
- Documents interventions and interactions with client in the medical record.
- Report change in behavior to charge nurse and Program Counselor.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in behavioral health.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Generations Healthcare’s Mission:
Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.
We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love. For additional information about our organization please visit www.lifegen.net
