EMT/Hybrid Mentor Staff

We believe in the potential of individuals and the ability to restore choice. Through nurturing relationships and challenging experiences, we all can discover hope, passion, and perseverance in the face of life’s adversity.

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Part time | Schedule choices in application

Please note that in addition to weekday shifts, this position also requires availability for a weekend shift (9:00 am-4:00 pm or 4:00 pm-11:00 pm)

Starting pay is $16.00 - $18.00 an hour for all mentors depending on certifications. Part-time availability including temporary summer positions.

Nursing Assistants, or Healthcare Assistants, assist patients with their day-to-day care. Their duties include helping patients with their daily medical needs.

This role supports students’ treatment plans by maintaining professional relationships, providing supervision, and ensuring safety. Responsibilities include assisting with daily medical needs, psychiatric evaluations, and monitoring students’ physical well-being. This role collaborates with therapists and the residential staff while creating a positive, result-oriented environment.

• Supervise students to ensure rules are followed and safety is maintained.
• Provide daily care, assistance with medication administration, and vital sign monitoring.
• Assist with student hygiene and medical care, coordinating with healthcare professionals.
• Participate in milieu therapy, including group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure holistic care.
• Support student chores and therapeutic tasks.
• Help de-escalate situations, providing physical intervention when necessary.
• Model desired behaviors like patience, tolerance, and communication.
• Document medical updates and treatment progress; maintain proper records.
• Coordinate psychiatric visits, communicate with families, and get parental approval for medical changes.

Requirements

• Basic computer and math skills for data entry and expense reporting.
• Current RN, APRN, LPN, CNA, or NA nursing licensure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set boundaries and enforce rules, especially in high-stress situations.
• Certified in CPR, PCS, and First-Aid (employer provided).
• Must pass a criminal background check and have a clean driving record.
• Able to perform physical labor and maintain flexibility in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment:
The job involves working both inside a ranch-type facility and outside in varying weather conditions. Employees must handle active physical duties such as lifting, standing, walking, and occasionally running. The role may involve travel for medical appointments or activities with students.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly walk, stand, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform manual labor and use tools with dexterity.
• Occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Travel:
Approximately 20% of the time, off-site travel is required for appointments or activities. No overnight travel is necessary.

Additional Eligibility:
Must pass a federal background check and have a valid driver’s license. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies, prohibiting workplace harassment and discrimination.

Other Duties:
Responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time without notice.

Required education and experience— Current EMT licensure  

Preferred education and experience— BSN with 1 year experience working in a residential treatment with adolescents.  Advanced certified life support certification.  Previous experience with psychiatric services and psychotropic medication.

Additional eligibility qualifications— CPR and first-aid certification. Must pass a federal background check.

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) statement—Oasis Ascent  provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Oasis Ascent  complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Oasis Ascent  expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender i