Lead Support Care Assistant – Pediatric Mental Health

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Supervising Support Care Assistant to work with children and adolescents with mental illness.

This second-level direct care role involves leading and supporting staff, assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, maintaining records, and participating in rehabilitation and transfers under nursing supervision. The position requires at least one year of experience or self-employment, a high school diploma

Qualifications

• One or more years of work experience or self-employment.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Able to lift 45lbs vertically from floor to shoulder height.
• Run, walk or jog a distance of 400 yards.
• Pull 45lbs at least 20 feet.
• Kneel on floor to perform CPR.
• Implement crisis intervention techniques and emergency treatment procedures.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker responsibilities and direct care activities.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living.
• Assist in checking vital signs, height/weight as assigned.
• Collect and maintain records of fluid intake and output.
• Report on the condition of the individuals.
• Participate in rehabilitation, ambulation and transfers.
• May be accountable for preparing, administering and charting medication under the direction of a professional nurse.
• Transport individuals in state vehicles to their appointments and activities.
• Assist with staff scheduling as needed.
• Report complaints of clients and staff or other incidents which require further action to immediate supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Crisis intervention

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Supervising Support Care Assistant to work with children and adolescents with mental illness.

This second-level direct care role involves leading and supporting staff, assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, maintaining records, and participating in rehabilitation and transfers under nursing supervision. The position requires at least one year of experience or self-employment, a high school diploma