Unitypoint Health Davenport , IA 52803
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
Robert Young Center
Patient Safety Aide
PRN/ As Needed
CADS - Country Oaks, Davenport
This position is responsible for providing support services for clients surrounding activities of daily living.Throughout the day work includes monitoring client activity, interacting with clients, and documenting client activity. This position assists with maintaining a therapeutic, safe environment utilizing the Robert Young Center guiding principles of trauma informed care.
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Responsibilities
Maintaining and Monitoring of Building
Cleaning building, completing laundry, stocking supplies, and preparing food for clients
Respond to calls and provide front desk coverage
Completes safety rounding to maintain therapeutic, secure, and safe environment for patients/visitors/staff including enforcement of rules. Accurately documents safety rounds. Intervenes appropriately and therapeutically in crisis situations using crisis intervention preventions and trauma informed care.
Client Care
Demonstrate competence in recognizing and responding to patients physical, mental, emotional and developmental needs utilizing crisis prevention intervention and trauma informed care
Demonstrates the ability to display compassion, empathy, and calmness in all interactions, including stressful interactions with clients/families/visitors/co-workers.
Maintains a professional attitude and personal behavior which enhances the efficacy of the therapeutic environment through courteous interactions with all, showing compassion for the client and family, and ensure client privacy
Technical/Administrative
Complete admit & reentry process including admission paperwork and check in of client belongings
Complete urine screens
Document in paper & electronic logs & charts
Participate in shift change responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge of proper food handling and preparation.
Mental health or substance disorder experience preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must have thorough knowledge of proper food handling and preparation
Must have thorough knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in English.Must be able to deal effectively with mentally ill and/or substance abuse clients and a multi-disciplinary team of professional staff.
Must have the ability to work in a situation with a high degree of physical and emotional strain.
Area of Interest: Patient Care;
FTE/Hours per pay period: .01;
Department: START- Country Oaks;
Shift: varies; 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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