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At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a Residential Advocate to join our outstanding and compassionate team at Northside Behavioral Health !

• Facility: Northside Behavioral Health

• Location: Tampa, FL

• Status: Full time, Hourly

• Shift Hours: Mon-Fri 2:30pm-11:00 pm

• Weekend Work: Occasional

• On Call: No

Residential Advocate Responsibilities:

• Monitors self-administration of medications and reconciles medication.

• Completes admission documents, living skills assessment treatment plans/updates, monthly progress notes, activity notes, discharge documents, environmental/infection control rounds, and monthly fire drills.

• Teaches/educates residents on basic living skills, kitchen/fire safety, preparation for weather emergencies.

• Assists/attends to physical maintenance/cleanliness of facility, monitors supplies.

• Completes maintenance requests, fire extinguisher checks, weekly bedroom/bath or apartment inspections.

• Facilitates community meetings, social activities/groups.

• Supports supervisor.

• Informs supervisor of unusual situations/behaviors, completes incident reporting, communication log entries/shift report notes.

• Transports residents as needed.

• Communicates with treatment team.

• Complies with AHCA regulations/mandates.

• Reports change in condition to appropriate staff for intervention or hospitalization.

• Responds to emergencies according to program procedures.

• Provides direct monitoring/visual contact for residents deemed a risk to self/others.

• At group homes, monitors food inventory, prepares/serves meals per menu, proper food handling, documents substitutions.

• Conducts chart reviews for compliance.

Requirements:

• Basic cooking skills.

• FL Driver's License (Coverage requires drivers to be 21 years old with 2 years driving experience (drivers over 69 may require a Driver’s Road test.)

• BLS (within 60 days)

• First Aid (within 60 days)

Education:

• High School or Equivalent

Come join our wonderful team!

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Residential Advocate - Northside

Location Tampa:Northside Behavioral Hlth | Clinical | Full Time

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