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Health Aid & Technician Mental Health ServicesBiogensys • Bonham, Texas, USA
Health Aid & Technician Mental Health Services

Health Aid & Technician Mental Health Services

Biogensys • Bonham, Texas, USA
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are hiring a Health Aid & Technician Mental Health Services for one of our clients in Bonham TX.

Job Description :

Each resume must include the following :

  • Proof of BLS and / or ACLS certification
  • High School Diploma and two years of post-secondary study (minimum 12 semester hours) in health sciences nursing behavioral science social science guidance counseling teaching biological sciences or a related field
  • Documented experience providing residential rehabilitation patient care
  • Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care performing therapeutic and supportive duties assisting physicians and rehabilitation personnel
  • Three (3) professional references (name address role / capacity and phone number) including current or most recent supervisor

Relevant Health Tech / Aide job duties including :

  • Providing day-to-day care and support in a 24 / 7 Domiciliary setting
  • Listening to patient concerns observing behaviors conducting rounding and reporting condition / behavior changes to clinical staff
  • Leading therapeutic and recreational activities
  • Assisting with patient intake and discharge
  • Monitoring patient behavior and maintaining a safe environment
  • Escorting patients and ensuring structure supervision and therapeutic engagement
  • Performing work in accordance with VA policies and medical staff regulations
  • The Health Aides will be responsible for delivering essential day-to-day care and support services within the Domiciliary on a 24 / 7 basis to ensure continuous around-the-clock supervision.
  • Their duties will include listening to patients concerns observing behaviors and rounding.
  • They will be expected to report any changes in health or behavior promptly to medical and clinical staff.
  • Additional responsibilities will include leading therapeutic and recreational activities assisting with patient intake and discharge processes and closely monitoring patients behavior and whereabouts to maintain a safe environment.
  • Health Aides will also escort patients throughout the facility and ensuring structure supervision and therapeutic engagement throughout the recovery process.

    • Qualifications

    Staff / Facility :

    Certification : Contractors Health Aide(s) must provide BLS and / or ACLS Certification.

    Education :

  • All contractors Health Aide(s) must have a High School Diploma.
  • Two years of study in an accredited college or university junior college or similar institution which included or was supplemented by at least 12 semester hours in such courses as health sciences nursing behavioral science social science guidance counseling teaching biological sciences or related fields.

    • Technical Proficiency :

  • Contractors Health Aide(s) must be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the governments requirements including the ability to speak understand read and write English fluently.
  • Contractor must provide documents upon request to the CO / COR to verify current and ongoing competency skills and certification related to the services performed.
  • The contractor must provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences including any gaps in educational history for all contractors Health Aide(s) and must be responsible for abiding by the Facilitys Medical Staff By-Laws rules and regulations (referenced herein) that govern medical staff behavior.

    • Resume / Curriculum Vitae :

  • Contractor must provide a current resume / curriculum vitae for qualified Health Aide(s).
  • Resumes should document current and previous experience in providing residential rehabilitation patient care.
  • Health Aides(s) must have a minimum one (1) year experience in direct patient care performing therapeutic and supportive tasks in assisting Physicians and other personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program setting.
  • The curriculum vitae must include three (3) references (name address capacity telephone) including the current or last supervisor.

    • Computer Literacy :

  • Contract personnel must have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently.

    • Technical Direction :

  • The qualifications of Contractor personnel are subject to review by the Rehabilitation Technician Supervisor or his / her designee.

    • Functions of the Health Aide :

    Introduction :

  • In the area of assignment within the North Texas Veterans Healthcare Systems the Health Aide provides direct and indirect patient care. The position requires the ability to follow directions determine priorities as they relate to patient care needs within the scope of a Health Aide organization skills and observational skills.

    • Organizational Relationship :

  • The Health Aide(s) is subject to the professional direction of the VA Rehabilitation Technician Supervisor or designee.

    • Functions :

  • The services of Health Aide must be provided in accordance with the policies of the VA Healthcare System where assigned.

    • The Health Aide provides the following services :

  • Perform a variety of therapeutic and supportive Health Aide tasks in assisting physicians and other professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program for alcohol and / or drug-dependent patients.
  • Orienting patients to the treatment program.
  • Observing patients for symptoms behaviors actions reactions indications and contraindications to treatment.
  • Assisting in individual or group therapy sessions or in behavior therapy sessions.
  • Providing supportive assistance to patients placed on maintenance therapy.
  • Perform rounding of patients every two (2) hours.
  • Assisting with patient intake and discharge processes.
  • Closely monitoring patients behavior and whereabouts to maintain a safe environment.
  • Escort patients throughout the facility and ensuring structure supervision and therapeutic engagement throughout the recovery process
  • Promote a harmonious and cooperative working environment in their interaction with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Follow all North Texas Health Care System guidelines and VA policies.
  • Contact Medical Staff in handling patients in cases of fainting convulsions and illness.
  • Follows universal precautions infection prevention and control guidelines in the performance of all procedures wears task appropriate PPE disposes of contaminated waste and patient isolation requirements in the performance of all procedures.
  • Accessions orders by use of computer system.
  • Capable of reading Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and adhering them to the current Rehabilitation Treatment Program.
  • Clearly communicate the daily status and problems about the laboratory output to team members and senior management of the service.
  • Health Aide will perform all duties listed as Health Aide duties in PWS to ensure proper staffing coverage.
  • The Liaison Health Aide is to track the assigned staffs hours and provide a report to the RRTP Manager or COR every Friday.
  • The Liaison Health Aide must communicate all requests for time off / call-ins to the RRTP Manager and Contractor for approval.

    • Miscellaneous Duties :

  • Occasionally serve as receptionist at the Bonham Domiciliary front desk greeting patients providing patients with appropriate guidance answering nontechnical inquiries and referring technical inquiries to the appropriate RRTP staff member.

    • Physical Demands :

  • Work requires extended periods of staying in one position sitting or standing and some light (less than 25 pounds) lifting.
  • Attention to detail and concentration when verifying patient identification.
  • This may be intermittent with periods requiring physical activity such as walking moderate distances.
  • Healthcare Industry Standards : Contractor personnel must perform services in accordance with ethical professional and technical standards of the healthcare industry consistent with VA policy regulations procedures and protocol. Contractor Personnel must be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the requirements stated herein.
  • Personal Hygiene and Clothing : Contractors personnel must be neat clean well groomed and must otherwise exercise good personal hygiene. Appropriate and professional attire must always be worn while on duty at VANTHCS facilities.
  • Dress Code : Contractors personnel will abide by the facility and service dress code which will be provided during initial orientation and training.
  • Health Restrictions : Contractors personnel must have no health or physical disability restrictions which interfere with the performance of duties and must have a current physical.
  • Competencies : The Contractor will keep on file validated competencies and training program records to include HIPAA of all contract personnel and must maintain a system to make them available to VANTHCS on a 24-hour 7 day a week basis.
  • Physical Security : Contractors Health Aide(s) must safeguard all government property including controlled forms provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period government equipment facilities and other valuable materials must be secured.
  • Controlled / Restricted Areas : Contractors Health Aide(s) must follow local facility procedures for entry to controlled / restricted areas.
  • Completion / Termination : Contractors Health Aide(s) must return all keys. Final payment will not be made to the Contractor without these items returned to the Government.

    • VA Hours Of Operation / Scheduling

  • VA Business Hours : Health Aide(s) must work 40 hours per week to include a variation of shifts from Sunday through Thursday and Tuesday through Saturday. The Sunday through Thursday shift hours would be from 11 : 30 pm 8 : 00 am. The Tuesday through Saturday shifts would be from 7 : 30am 4 : 00 pm and 3 : 30pm 12 : 00 am. Shifts and locations can be subject to change but the current need is as follows :

    • Primary :

  • Bonham TX 75418-4059 shifts are S-T : 11 : 30pm - 8am
  • Bonham TX 75418-4059 shifts are T-S : 7 : 30am 4 : 00pm 3 : 30pm 12 : 00pm

    • All shifts will include a 30-minute meal break and two 15-minute breaks based on workload and staffing. The Government will not pay for the 30-minute meal break.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

    Additional Details

  • Due date : 11 / 20 / 2025
  • Location : Bonham TX 75418-4059

    • About Us :

    We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery keeps us continue to be the best in the industry. By responding to this job posting you are consenting to receive text / SMS messages from us. Thank you.

    Key Skills

    Crisis Management,Motivational Interviewing,Patient Care,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Case Management,Experience with Children,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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