Support Care Assistant-SEMORS Poplar Bluff

State of Missouri; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Office Setting

Growth Opportunities

Wellness Programs

State employee benefits

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a Support Care Assistant for a State facility in Poplar Bluff. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring clients, and contributing to one-on-one care under nurse supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and participation in treatment sessions, with mandatory overtime on occasion. Applicants should have relevant experience with developmental disabilities, be at least 18, pass a background check, and be able to lift up to

Qualifications

• First-level direct care to assist clients with daily living activities.
• Participate in individual or group treatment activities as assigned.
• Teach or assist in developing client skills related to self-help, play, education, and socialization.
• Assist in checking vital signs, height, weight; provide basic health care.
• Maintain records and report changes in condition or behavior.
• Ensure a safe, clean and therapeutic environment; follow care protocols.
• May pass medications as certified; complete background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care including feeding, bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
• Assist with activities of daily living and self-care tasks.
• Support therapy sessions in physical, activity, education, or vocational rehab.
• Observe and report client status and any changes to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate records of fluid intake/output and health data.
• Help ensure a safe environment and participate in security-related tasks if needed.
• Adhere to shift schedules and work overtime as required.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Observation & reporting

Safety awareness

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Southeast Missouri Residential services is a State of Missouri facility located at 2351 Kanell Blvd in Poplar Bluff, MO. We are professional, agile and innovative.

Our Work Environment Includes

• Modern Office Setting
• Growth Opportunities
• Wellness Programs

We're looking for a Support Care Assistant to join our team of nurses who help provide one-on-one care for our consumers. A successful candidate has previous experience working with the developmentally disabled, a strong work ethic and an active interest in helping to care for our consumers, and this is absolutely true. It's extremely rewarding, since many of our consumers are living well.

The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits

Shifts include: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, with some mandatory overtime in order to meet the needs of the facility.

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental illness and developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

• First-level direct care services to include assisting clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks.
• Participating in implementing and conducting planned sessions of individual or group treatment activities in physical therapy, activity therapy, education, vocational rehabilitation, and related tasks.
• Teach or assist in developing client skills related to self-help, play, education, and socialization.
• Assists in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned; provides basic health care; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output/and reports on condition of clients.
• Observing, reporting, and recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for clients care and treatment activities.
• May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting.
• May be responsible for passing medications (as medication aide) after certification by facility officials.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other related tasks as assigned.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possess adequate hearing.
• Possess adequate vision to read written material.
• Knowledge of the general care and treatment of clients, including basic nursing, first aid and emergency treatments. Ability to work with clients with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric populations. Ability to perform first aid and emergency treatments as instructed.
• Knowledge of elementary behavior medication techniques, medical terminology, and drug classifications. Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
• Must pass background screening.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).

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.

Alexsa White 573-840-9068 [e-mail]