Psychiatric Aide- Social Service

Part-time Every other weekend required

2PM-10PM

Psychosocial Aide Position:

Provide group psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults. Participates with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate effective therapeutic services

Responsibilities:

• Provide socialization/stimulation to residents in the facility

• Assist with crisis intervention as needed

• Address residents' concerns and goals while maintaining constant communication with the residents as well as their social worker

• Monitor or assist during smoking times

• Assist during facility mealtimes

• Assit with resident's mail delivery

• Assist with resident inspection upond entry

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• CNA certification preferred.

• Must have basic computer skills

• Must have patience and able to manage stress

• Must have compassion, tolerance and understanding for older adults

• High level of confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards