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Geisinger

Driver/ Behavioral Health Associate / Security - Part Time With Benefits

Geisinger, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595

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We are a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Benefits Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems provides a comprehensive benefits package:

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

Time off Accrual

Excellent training program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities.

Shifts and Hours 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday with the possibilities of adding Friday hours, so flexibility is a must for our outpatient clinic. However, the time can vary depending on the census. Weekend availability is preferred but not required.

Valid Louisiana Driver's License Necessary with clear MVR

Essential Functions Driver

Transport patients for admissions, discharges, and outpatients

Assure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts before the vehicle is started.

Drive company facility vehicle to pick-up supplies or equipment, as needed.

Respond and adhere to "on call" schedule as required

Accurately and appropriately complete all transportation documentation

Maintain vehicle log(s) and report maintenance issues to appropriate facility staff

Ensure all company vehicles are kept clean and functional.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

BHA

Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.

Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.

May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.

Qualifications Education High School/GED

Licenses & Certifications Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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