Mental Health Aide (Weekend) 7am-7pm
UHS
Summary
Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta, GA. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Job description
Our Mental Health Aide (MHA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of clinical team, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained.
Responsibilities
- Passionate about helping children with autism
- Provide guidance and assistance to individuals in their personal hygiene and appearance in the areas of tooth brushing, bathing, toileting, haircare and selection of clothing and dressing appropriately for weather conditions.
- Be attentive to individual’s medical issues and alert supervisors and/or changes in individual’s health and/or problems relating to medication or medical equipment.
- Patient, Compassionate, and able to work well in a team
- Carry out Safety, Meal preparation and cleaning procedures.
- Provide help getting out of bed
- Ability to move in various position (sit, Squad, bend, etc.)
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Maintaining all patient health data and records
- Maintaining 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.
- Performing Q15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field.
- Work closely with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, RBT
- Assist the teacher in the classroom as an instructional Aide.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED required
- BA or BS Degree in a related mental health field is 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 is also preferred
- Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- 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.