We are hiring for:
BH Unit Clerk
Type:
Agency Temp
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
The Behavioral Health Unit Clerk is responsible for providing essential support to the nursing team by assisting with administrative tasks and direct care services for individuals supported. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a commitment to ensuring the well-being and safety of the people supported. The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare setting and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting & Documentation
- Immediately report any changes in the condition of individuals supported to the nurse.
- Document and report all accidents, incidents, and injuries of unknown origin (e.g., skin tears, bruises).
- Report defective equipment, grievances, complaints, and any allegations of abuse or misappropriation of property to the nurse.
Vital Signs & Health Monitoring
- Weigh and measure individuals as instructed.
- Measure and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration (TPRs) as directed.
- Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
Personal Care Assistance
- Assist individuals with dressing and undressing as needed.
- Support individuals with nail care, including clipping, trimming, and cleaning fingernails and toenails (excluding diabetic residents).
- Provide assistance with bowel and bladder functions, including toileting and maintaining scheduled toileting programs per the care plan.
Medical & Nursing Support
- Administer medications and feedings via gastrostomy tube according to physician orders and under the delegation of licensed nurses.
- Perform colostomy care as required.
- Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting individuals between beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Transport & Mobility Assistance
- Assist in transporting individuals to and from medical appointments, activities, and social programs as needed.
- Accompany individuals to off-site appointments and engagements as required.
Other Duties
- Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting unit and consumer needs.
- Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred, in accordance with state laws.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple responsibilities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
- Must be able to pull a minimum of 20 lbs.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
- Required to regularly stand and walk.
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.