Forensic Psychiatric Care Security Assistant

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Missour's Fulton State Hospital is seeking a dedicated Security Support Care Assistant to provide direct care and security across minimum, intermediate, and high security units. You will support sex offender rehabilitation and high-security services in a respectful, patient-centered environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, collect records, and help with passing medications under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years or older to work in SORTS units.
• Must be at least 20 years or older to work in High Security NFC Units.
• Ability to work either day or night 12 hour rotating shifts.
• Ability to work with clients with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population.
• Ability to perform first aid and emergency treatments as instructed
• 1+ years of Direct Care experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide compassion and empathy

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in minimum, intermediate, and high security areas
• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks
• Assist in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned
• Collect and maintain records of fluid intake and output
• Report on the condition of clients
• May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting
• May also be responsible in assisting with passing medications

Job description

State-of-Missour's Fulton State Hospital is seeking a dedicated Security Support Care Assistant to provide direct care and security across minimum, intermediate, and high security units. You will support sex offender rehabilitation and high-security services in a respectful, patient-centered environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, collect records, and help with passing medications under supervision.