DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT II

Maryland; Salisbury (MD); In loco; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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MDH Holly Center in Salisbury, MD is hiring a Direct Care Assistant II. The role requires a Maryland Nursing Assistant license and focuses on delivering consistent Active Treatment, assisting residents with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment.

The position is emergency essential with responsibilities including adherence to certs and training, potential vehicle operation, and compliance with state regulations.

Competenze

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Two years of experience in care related to aged or ill patients with disabilities or behavioral health diagnoses.

Mansioni

• Provide Active Treatment and assist individuals with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment and foster engagement.
• May be required to operate vehicles or be called in as emergency essential.

Conoscenze

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

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GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Holly Center
926 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, MD 21804

Main Purpose of Job

The Direct Care Assistant II (DCA II) must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant licensed from the Maryland Board of Nursing. The DCA II position is responsible for providing consistent Active Treatment for individuals residing at MDH - Holly Center, which includes assisting individuals with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment and fostering engagement.

This position is considered emergency essential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Two years of experience in work assisting in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of patients and/or clients that are aged, physically ill, have behavioral health diagnoses, or have intellectual or developmental disabilities in treatment facilities or community based programs.
• Notes:
  • 1. Applicants may substitute additional experience in patient or client direct care on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  • 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Hospital Corpsman classifications or Health Care Specialist and Medical Services specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing OR within sixty days from the date of hire and prior to performing delegated nursing tasks, must have successfully completed a Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant training program and received certification as a Nursing Assistant from the Board of Nursing.
• 2. Employees in this classification located in facilities that provide long term care for the aged may be required to possess or obtain a Geriatric Aide certificate.
• 3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• 4. Some employees in this classification may be required to operate vans which require a specific motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• 5. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training in and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Employees in this classification must have successfully completed a direct care training course or examination approved by the hiring facility prior to permanent appointment to positions.
• 2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.
• 3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.