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Four County Mental Health, Inc. Adult Shared Living - Attendant Care (Independence) in INDEPENDENCE, Kansas
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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide one-on-one support and/or supervision to patients with severe and persistent\ mental illnesses in the activities of daily living or in maintaining daily routines critical to a stable life style. Provide\ training in daily living skills to improve self-help that impact living in the community. Monitor progress toward\ meeting treatment plan goals. Provide support and supervision during patient crisis.\ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\ 1. Quantity: Has at least 1500 annual hours of face-to-face contact with patients, unless assigned by supervisor\ and approved by department director. Specialist is flexible, on time, and gives adequate notice for time off.\ 2. Quality: Practice from a strengths based philosophy, is able to work independently and as a productive\ member of a team. Promotes the philosophy of recovery and the vision of independent living to patients.\ Provides individualized treatment to patients following the treatment plan, by assisting them in improving their ability to become self-sufficient in the following areas: symptom management, medication management, meal planning and preparation, economic budgeting, personal hygiene, laundry, cleaning,\ transportation, psychosocial activities and other individual areas of need.\ 3. Judgment: Sound judgment is used in crisis or in ongoing situations. Maintains positive, professional and\ supportive relationship with patients. Confidentiality is maintained at all times.\ 4. Coordination: Keeps other staff informed of daily situations regarding patients. Communicates with other\ staff to ensure continuity of care and maintain a positive and professional relationship with staff from Four\ County and other agencies.\ 5. Documentation: Progress notes are accurate and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Documentation\ is current and turned in daily.\ OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Exhibit and promote decisions / behavior consistent with the Centers established Vision, Mission, and\ Values.
Any deviations to the work schedule and all overtime must be approved in advance.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.