Resident Behavioral Health Aide
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
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Description
At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity.
Job Type
Full-time
Description
At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity.
Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis.
Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually.
If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!
What You Will Do
In the Residential Behavioral Aide role, you’ll will be responsible for providing a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric care to patients that have been discharged from Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Managed Health Plans, Palomar Hospital and Tri-City Hospital, to achieve a more adaptive level of physical, psychological and social functioning while in the program. Working within a comprehensive team of skilled professionals the Resident Behavioral Health Aide engages with the recuperative care team to get the patient back to self-sufficiency.
This position is also responsible for the safe and timely transportation of clients to and from various appointments and ensuring facilities are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Provides behavioral services to patients under the general supervision of registered nurses and other qualified personnel
- Observes and assesses patients’ physical condition, behavior and responses to treatment and reporting any significant changes to appropriate supervisor and other appropriate staff members
- Performs tasks that are within the scope of his/her education preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of the Recuperative Care Program
- Assists with the coordination of services including planning, monitoring, documenting and conducting evaluations of services to patients
- Utilizes behavioral and physical techniques to prevent injury to patients and other and to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for clients; responds appropriately to crisis situations
- Keeps hallways and common areas clear of debris, wheelchairs, etc.
- Ensures facilities are maintained in clean and orderly fashion
- Orients new patients to their room, facility, laundry, cafeteria, etc.
- Assists patients with making medical appointments and any transportation necessary
- Assist passengers on and off vehicle, including those with physical limitations
- Secure passengers’ wheelchairs and assist disabled passengers in and out of the vehicle
- Observe traffic laws and regulations
- Ensure clients have safely entered medical facility before leaving
- Maintain and update transportation calendar; schedule and select routes and travel times so clients arrive for appointments on time, and are picked up within a reasonable period of time after appointments are completed
- Maintain contact with clients and staff for appointment and schedule changes
- Maintain order and discipline in the vehicle; retain documentation of maintenance records
- Report problematic client behavior or disruption of service to supervisor
- Lock and secure vehicle when leaving unattended; check to ensure no passengers are still in the…
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