CNA Float Mental Health Aide

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,753 - 32,405; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero premium employee health insurance

Eleven paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental and vision options

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A state government agency in South Dakota is seeking float pool staff to provide personal care services across various program areas. The ideal candidate will support patients with mental health needs while working closely with a team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to observe, recognize, report, and record symptoms and behavioral characteristics.
• Ability to follow individual program plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients.
• Support patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues.
• Work across various program areas based on need.

Skills

Mental illness knowledge

Patient safety procedures

Patient rights and confidentiality

CPR and first aid

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques

Job description

***$3,000 HIRING INCENTIVE***

Job ID: 33731

Agency: Human Services Center

Location: Yankton, SD

Salary: $20.02 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: E

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit https://dss/sd/gov

Summary

The float pool staff will work across all the program areas with the SD Human Services Center: Adult Acute, Adolescents, Psych Rehab, Geriatrics and the Intensive Treatment Unit. Float pool employees will work in the areas of highest need and will be assigned to an area daily.

These positions perform personal care services by completing patient care assignments, providing an atmosphere conducive to treatment and supporting patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues in an effort to meet the patients' needs.

Licenses and Certifications

The Human Services Center provides a comprehensive employee orientation including completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Knowledge of:

• mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and chemical dependency;
• patient safety procedures;
• patient rights and confidentiality;
• CPR and first aid;
• Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Techniques.

Ability to:

• accurately observe, recognize, report, and record physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients;
• carry out individual program plans for treatment of patients;
• relate to and work constructively with patients;
• detect significant or unusual patient behavior;
• verbalize the needs of patients;
• provide personal care services to patients;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• follow established policies and procedures;
• listen and be empathetic with patients;
• assist in lifting and transferring of patients;
• lift 75 pounds;
• work with patients displaying aggressive behavior;
• communicate information clearly and concisely.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2RO
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

An Equal Opportunity Employer