Evening/Night Care Assistant for Forensic Mental Health

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Support Care Assistant for the Department of Mental Health at NMPRC in St. Joseph, MO.

The position offers full-time hours with two weekend shifts per month and a base monthly salary of $2,980.82 plus a $2/hour differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role requires assisting patients with daily living activities, maintaining safety, and working collaboratively with a team within a forensic inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Knowledge of first aid and emergency treatments.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene, toileting, ambulation, and related tasks.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform environmental rounds as assigned, punctually, comprehensively, and document precisely.
• Provide first aid and emergency treatment as required.
• Care for mentally ill patients with sensitivity to forensic issues and developmental stages.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and agreeable work environment.

Skills

Patient care

First aid

Communication

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a Support Care Assistant for the Department of Mental Health at NMPRC in St. Joseph, MO.

The position offers full-time hours with two weekend shifts per month and a base monthly salary of $2,980.82 plus a $2/hour differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role requires assisting patients with daily living activities, maintaining safety, and working collaboratively with a team within a forensic inpatient setting.