Senior Care Support Specialist - Mental Health

State of Mississippi; College Vista (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, North Mississippi State Hospital in Tupelo, seeks a Support Care Professional III to assist with patient care, monitor vital signs, and support care plan activities in a psychiatric facility. You will observe and report patient conditions, participate in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers, and help transport patients when needed.

You may mentor lower-level staff and communicate with doctors, patients, and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of relevant care experience preferred.
• CNA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and observe patient conditions.
• Assist with care plan activities and rehabilitation.
• Support ambulation, transfers and transportation when needed.
• Communicate with doctors, patients and families; mentor lower level staff.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Team work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

State of Mississippi, North Mississippi State Hospital in Tupelo, seeks a Support Care Professional III to assist with patient care, monitor vital signs, and support care plan activities in a psychiatric facility. You will observe and report patient conditions, participate in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers, and help transport patients when needed.

You may mentor lower-level staff and communicate with doctors, patients, and families.