At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Residential Advocate to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Northside Behavioral Health *!*
Facility: BayCare Health System, Supervised Apartments-NSBH
Location: Northside Behavioral Hlth Ctr
Status: Part Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: 8 hours
Weekend Work: Every
On Call: No
Residential Advocate Responsibilities:
Monitors self-administration of medications and reconciles medication.
Completes admission documents, living skills assessment treatment plans/updates, monthly progress notes, activity notes, discharge documents, environmental/infection control rounds, and monthly fire drills.
Teaches/educates residents on basic living skills, kitchen/fire safety, preparation for weather emergencies.
Assists/attends to physical maintenance/cleanliness of facility, monitors supplies.
Completes maintenance requests, fire extinguisher checks, weekly bedroom/bath or apartment inspections.
Facilitates community meetings, social activities/groups.
Supports supervisor.
Informs supervisor of unusual situations/behaviors, completes incident reporting, communication log entries/shift report notes.
Transports residents as needed.
Communicates with treatment team.
Complies with AHCA regulations/mandates.
Reports change in condition to appropriate staff for intervention or hospitalization.
Responds to emergencies according to program procedures.
Provides direct monitoring/visual contact for residents deemed a risk to self/others.
At group homes, monitors food inventory, prepares/serves meals per menu, proper food handling, documents substitutions.
Conducts chart reviews for compliance.
Requirements:
Basic cooking skills.
Required Experience: 6 months caretaking OR customer service OR behavioral health OR enrolled in college seeking a psychology, social work, related field degree.
FL Driver's License (Coverage requires drivers to be 21 years old with 2 years driving experience (drivers over 69 may require a Driver's Road test.)
BLS (within 60 days)
First Aid (within 60 days)
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Position Residential Advocate - Northside
Location Tampa:Northside Behavioral Hlth | Clinical | Part Time
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