Caregiver - 12h Shifts, Developmental Disabilities Support

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Support Care Assistant for Southeast Missouri Residential Services in Sikeston, MO. You will provide one-on-one care, support daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for clients with developmental disabilities.

Shifts run 7:00 am–7:00 pm and 7:00 pm–7:00 am with mandatory overtime as needed. Prior experience with developmental disabilities and a strong work ethic are valued, with potential to pass

Qualifications

• Hands-on, direct care to clients including observations, treatment, and monitoring.
• Assist with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing.
• Must pass background screening and be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on direct care to clients and monitor health status.
• Assist clients with daily activities and basic health care tasks.
• Record fluid intake/output and report on client condition.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Daily activities assistance

Observations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Support Care Assistant for Southeast Missouri Residential Services in Sikeston, MO. You will provide one-on-one care, support daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for clients with developmental disabilities.

Shifts run 7:00 am–7:00 pm and 7:00 pm–7:00 am with mandatory overtime as needed. Prior experience with developmental disabilities and a strong work ethic are valued, with potential to pass