Pioneer Guest Home Mental Health Technician

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Duties :

Read resident logs and other supporting documents as needed upon the start of a shift and record all appropriate entries consistently during and before the conclusion of the shift

Engage patients in social conversation, provide supportive listening, and encourage and / or set up recreational activities

Establish and maintain a positive working team environment with all registered nurses, providers, and residential facility staff and treat everyone with dignity and respect

Participate fully in team meetings, training, and one-to-one supervision

Provide feedback to oncoming staff regarding resident's interactions, activities, and behaviors at the end of your shift

Report suspected changes in a resident condition and / or potential crisis situations to the charge nurse or floor lead

Remain alert and provide direct line-of-sight monitoring of residents as needed

Provide general house cleaning services i.e., vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, laundry, sanitation of counters, etc.

Help residents accomplish personal self-management activities like eating, personal hygiene and grooming, cleaning, community access, personal spending, socialization, recreation, skill acquisition, and self-expression

Other duties as assigned

Abilities :

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats, including the ability to complete objective, accurate documentation in a timely, consistent manner

Ability to interact with individuals of various backgrounds, education levels, and socio-economic status

Must have basic computer skills including the ability to document in an electronic medical record, use electronic time tracking, and the ability to use Google Drive and email

Ability to maintain confidentiality, comprehend laws, regulations, and policies, and the ability to follow such laws, regulations, and policies and report when they are being violated