AIDE - MH/BH (10:45pm - 7:15 am) 3rd shift
UHS
Summary
Third Shift (10:45pm - 7:15am). Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents presenting with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team partners with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Job description
Responsibilities
Third Shift (10:45pm - 7:15am). Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents presenting with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team partners with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Our Mental Health Aide (MHA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained.
Applicants must be able to:
- Passionate about helping children with autism
- Work every other weekend
- Provide guidance and assistance to individuals in their personal hygiene and appearance, including tooth brushing, bathing, toileting, haircare, and selection of clothing and dressing appropriately for weather conditions
- Be attentive to individuals' medical issues and alert supervisors to changes in health and/or problems relating to medication or medical equipment
- Be patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team
- Carry out safety, meal preparation, and cleaning procedures
- Provide help getting out of bed
- Move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.)
- Lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Maintain all patient health data and records
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention
- Guide and assist individuals in learning activities of daily living skills (ADLs) both in home and in the community
- Perform Q15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field
- Work closely with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, and RBT
- Assist the teacher in the classroom as an instructional aide
- Must be able to work every other weekend
- Must be able to pass a drug test within 24hrs
- Must be able to work any units assigned by manager based on needs of the facility
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field is preferred.
Experience: Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population strongly preferred. One (1) year experience in a mental health setting also preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training, and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED required
- BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field preferred
- Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population strongly preferred
- One (1) year experience in a mental health setting preferred
- Successful completion of CPR certification within 90 days of employment
- Age-specific training within 90 days of employment
- Current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment
- Must be able to work every other weekend
- Must be able to pass a drug test within 24hrs
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.