Mental Health Worker Day Shift Citrus Heights

Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff

Job Description:

Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff

Sunday to Wednesday 7:00am to 7:30pm and Wednesdays 7am – 11am.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program

Bay Oak is an Adult Residential Treatment Program that specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of clients with mental health illness. The facility is developed for the purpose of providing non-medical treatment and rehabilitation services to adult mental health patients with chronic mental illness. The SRF will provide rehabilitation services that will help reduce clients’ readmissions or return to acute care facilities, hospitals, or institutions.

The goal of the SRF program is to assist clients in reentering and functioning independently in their respective communities.

Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator, the Mental Health Worker/Direct Care Staff performs essential, ongoing operational duties within a Social Rehabilitation Facility (SRF), with primary responsibility for meal preparation for clients and daily cleaning and maintenance of the facility to ensure a safe, sanitary, and compliant environment. The position requires sustained physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks, while providing continuous client supervision and supporting basic program and social activities as assigned.

The Mental Health Technician/Direct Care Staff receives supervision and directions from the Administrator.

None.

• 45% – Facility Maintenance
  • Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly facility environment in compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards.
  • Perform routine and deep cleaning tasks daily, including but not limited to: detailed bathroom and toilet sanitation; scrubbing and disinfecting sinks, showers, floors, walls, and high-touch surfaces; cleaning baseboards, vents, doors, windows, appliances, refrigerators, ovens, and trash receptacles.
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas, including washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and food preparation surfaces; properly store cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Conduct scheduled deep cleaning of client bedrooms, community areas, offices, and storage areas, including mattress rotation, bed frame cleaning, and floor care as assigned.
  • Assist with light facility maintenance related to cleanliness, such as replacing liners, restocking hygiene and cleaning supplies, and reporting maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
  • Direct, support, and monitor clients in completing assigned cleaning and housekeeping chores, including bedrooms and shared community spaces, ensuring tasks are completed safely and appropriately.
  • Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive motions, and the ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 15 pounds.
• 35% – Meal Preparation
  • Prepare and serve meals for clients in accordance with program guidelines, dietary needs, and food safety standards.
  • Clean and sanitize food preparation areas and equipment.
  • Assist clients with meal-related activities as appropriate.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 15 lbs, and safe use of kitchen equipment.
• 20% – Client Supervision, Rehabilitation Activities & Documentation
  • Provide continuous client supervision, maintaining line-of-sight as required to ensure safety, including conducting Q15 safety checks for clients while in their bedrooms.
  • Facilitate and conduct rehabilitation activities, group social activities, and exercises as directed by the Administrator.
  • Communicate SRF rules and program expectations to clients; document and immediately report noncompliance.
  • Monitor and report pre-crisis behaviors.
  • Ensure clients take medications on time per licensed nurse direction. Write daily progress notes and individual client progress notes.
  • Keep records and prepare written incident reports.
  • May participate in client assessments, evaluations, crisis counseling, case management, chart documentation, referrals, and other assigned…