PRN MHA Hilltop (Madison)

$31,200 - $35,360/Yr

Apalachee Center - Madison, FL

Full-time

Madison, FL

Social Assistance

About the position

The PRN Mental Health Assistant (MHA) at Apalachee Center, Inc. is responsible for providing patient supervision, care, and activity services under the direction of professional staff. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, implementing treatment plans, and ensuring supportive contact with patients to aid in their recovery from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises.

Responsibilities

• Follows MHA guidelines as outlined for assigned unit.
• Supervises patients during program activities, meals, smoke breaks, and all unscheduled times or as directed by supervisor.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as necessary (eating, laundry, personal hygiene, etc.).
• Tracks laundry accurately and returns it to clients.
• 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 at the time of admission.
• Documents orientation activities in accordance with program specifications.
• Performs accurate inventory and documents correctly upon admission of a client.
• 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.
• Maintains consistent work attendance and complies with assigned/scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications.
• Must possess current, valid driver's license and maintain Apalachee Designated Auto Driver status.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Long term disability
• Paid time off