Personal Care Assistant - Mental Health

SERV Behavioral Health System
Edison, NJ
Full-time
Part-time

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and / or intellectual / developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

JOB SUMMARY :

As a Personal Care Assistant you assist with the daily tasks of elderly, mentally disabled, chronically ill, or physically challenged consumers.

You provide on-site direct behavioral care services :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Daily living skills
  • Client care needs
  • Case management
  • Medication monitoring
  • Transportation service
  • Supportive counseling
  • Crisis management
  • Recreational and social activities
  • Communication of all significant changes in clients’ behaviors and notable incidents to the appropriate team leader
  • Documentation on client chart
  • Advocacy for community resources
  • A safe and therapeutic environment while adhering to all safety standards, government regulations, and corporate policies

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY :

  • Bachelor’s degree with a major in mental health or other appropriate human services. discipline OR a High School Diploma / GED plus 4 years of related work-life experience
  • OR a combination of 1 or more years of college and related work-life experience which total 4 years.
  • If the Bachelor’s degree is not in the human services field, the candidate must have at least 1 year of related work-life experience.
  • Additional qualifications can include an RN or LPN with 2 years of related work-life experience.
  • Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and no more than 5 points on driving record.
  • Must be at least 21 years’ old.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a physical, drug screen, and background check.

INDPR2

EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Hackensack Meridian Health
Montgomery, New Jersey

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Carrier Clinic has been a trusted source of expert care for...

SERV Behavioral Health System
Edison, New Jersey

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services. As a Personal Care Assistant you assist with the dai...

SERV Behavioral Health System
Edison, New Jersey

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services. JOB SUMMARY: As a Personal Care Assistant you assist...

Hackensack Meridian Health
NJ, US

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Carrier Clinic has been a trusted source of expert care for...

Hackensack Meridian Health
Marlboro, New Jersey

Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and...

Pertemps Social Care
Franklin Township, New Jersey

Pertemps are recruiting for qualified and experienced Adult Social Workers to join a community mental health social care team, based in Taunton. You will carry out assessments in line with legislation including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act and which promote recovery and independence and appl...

Christian Health Care Center
NJ, US

Under the direction of the RN, the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (PNA) performs the activities related to the implementation of nursing care plans and the nursing standards, policies and procedures. Prior experience in a health care facility. The PNA is responsible for contributing to the developmen...

Summit Health
New Providence, New Jersey

Summit Health delivers a more intuitive, comprehensive, and responsive care experience for every stage of life and health condition through high-quality primary, specialty, and urgent care. Our mission is to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. Our innovative primary care delivery mod...

Hackensack Meridian Health
Marlboro, New Jersey

Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Registered Medical Assistant or National Certified Medical Assistant or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — an...

Barnabas Health Medical Group
Roselle Park, New Jersey

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. As the le...