Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Care Support

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorn Children\u2019s Psychiatric Hospital in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Support Care Assistant to provide non-professional psychiatric and general nursing support, focusing on building therapeutic relationships with residents and helping with daily living tasks.

The role supports a safe, healing environment and collaborates with the health care team. No experience is required; paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Must be 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background screening.
• Able to lift 45 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• One or more years of work experience or self-employment is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic non-professional psychiatric and general nursing work.
• Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with residents and health care team.
• Contributes to maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
• Renders basic nursing care.
• Assists individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks.
• Observes, reports and records changes in condition, behavior, and emotion.
• Participates in activities with the individuals.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.

Skills

Basic nursing support

Interpersonal relationships

Crisis intervention

Leadership

Team building

CPR

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawthorn Children\u2019s Psychiatric Hospital in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Support Care Assistant to provide non-professional psychiatric and general nursing support, focusing on building therapeutic relationships with residents and helping with daily living tasks.

The role supports a safe, healing environment and collaborates with the health care team. No experience is required; paid training is provided.