Direct Care Asst II, CI

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Pension

Onsite parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

Spring Grove Hospital Center, part of the State of Maryland, is hiring a Nursing Assistant for the 24-hour inpatient psychiatric unit. Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with patient care, transportation and monitoring, and also perform clerical tasks in the dental clinic.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; two years of relevant care experience are preferred. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including holidays, pension

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of patients with behavioral health needs.
• Military service or equivalent substitutions allowed for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care and treatment of psychiatric inpatients under supervision.
• Transport and monitor patients.
• Serve as a clerk performing general office and administrative tasks in the dental clinic.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, with 377 beds. We are located in Catonsville, previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live! Convenient to DC. Baltimore and BWI airport, our 180-acre wooded campus feels more like a college setting. Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the State. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive health benefits package, 11 paid holidays and 6 personal days annually, pension and retirement savings plans, training opportunities, free onsite parking and much more! Join our team and be a part of the change!

GRADE

ASTD13

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Spring Grove Hospital Center

Catonsville MD, 21228

Main Purpose of Job

This position assists in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients residing at a 24-hour inpatient facility and performs duties at a full performance level under general supervision. Supervision is received from a Registered Nurse and/or designee. This position will provide assistance to the clinic in transportation and monitoring of the patients. This position will also serve as a clerk, providing general office and administrative functions within the dental clinic.

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

• Applicants may substitute additional experience in patient or client direct care on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• 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.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience working in a Dental Office.
• Experience in conducting patient intake and scheduling.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training in and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

Special Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

• Meaningful Work
• Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
• Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
• Retirement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
• Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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