Support Care Assistant Hawthorn Children Psych Hospital

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a Support Care Assistant to provide non-professional psychiatric support and basic nursing care for children and teens. You will help residents with daily activities, maintain a therapeutic environment, and participate in activities while following safety and crisis procedures.

The role requires physical stamina, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift 45 lbs. Paid training is provided; background screening will be completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass background screening.
• Ability to lift 45 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• No prior experience required; paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic non-professional psychiatric and general nursing work.
• Establish interpersonal relationships with residents, co-workers and other health care team members.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
• Rendering basic nursing care.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks.
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in physical condition, behavior and emotional status of individuals.
• Participating in activities with individuals.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Able to lift 45lbs vertically from floor to shoulder height and assist with mobility.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Nursing support basics

Crisis intervention

Leadership and teamwork

No experience required

21+ age requirement

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63133

Support Care Assistant

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital provides specialized care for children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Support Care Assistant who has an interest in helping children with mental illness maximize their potential.

Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital uses the Sanctuary Model to guide our interactions with our teammates and the care we provide to our consumers to promote healing, safety, and nonviolence. This is accomplished by following the Foundation of Sanctuary – The Four Pillars of (1) Trauma Theory, (2) Seven Commitments, (3) S.E.L.F. (Safety, Emotion, Loss, and Future), (4) Sanctuary Tool Kit.

• Performs basic non-professional psychiatric and general nursing work
• Work involves establishing effective interpersonal relationships with residents, co-workers and other members of the health care team
• Contributing to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment
• Rendering basic nursing care
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals
• Participating in activities with individuals
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled
• No experience necessary, paid training is provided
• Must be 21 years old
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Pass a background screening
• Able to lift 45lbs vertically from floor to shoulder height
• Run, walk or jog 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.
• One or more years of work experience or self-employment.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

For questions contact the Human Resources Office at: [e-mail]