We are a licensed personal care home specializing in the admission of individuals with mental health diagnoses. Staff receive comprehensive training, including medication administration, CPR, first aid, direct care, and crisis intervention. As a small facility, we emphasize a supportive, home-like environment that promotes resident stability and well-being.
The personal care home is managed and operated in accordance with agency policies and procedures, with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and full regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
Crisis & Resident Support
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Assess, respond to, and document resident crises.
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Provide supportive counseling and ongoing resident monitoring.
Resident Care & Engagement
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Support personal care, nutrition, leisure, and skill development.
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Facilitate individual and group therapeutic activities.
Facility Operations
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Manage daily personal care home operations.
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Orient residents, resolve conflicts, and maintain records.
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Ensure safe living standards per agency and PA regulations.
Coordination & Compliance
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Serve as liaison with community agencies and treatment providers.
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Participate in quality improvement, training, and agency activities.
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Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and professional standards.
Safety & Service Quality
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Promote safety, quality service delivery, and agency mission.
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Promote resident skill development in cooperation with the client's treatment team.
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Demonstrate support of Agency mission and philosophy in delivery of services.
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Work to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to internal/external customers.
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Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.
High School diploma/GED required.
Nurse's aide training and/or 6 months related work experience preferred.
Experience working in mental health field preferred.
Applicants must be 21 years or older due to position restrictions.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR and first aid certification within 30 days of employment. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
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Act 34
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OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
