Support Care Assistant - SEMORS Poplar Bluff

State of Missouri; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Missouri Residential Services, a State of Missouri facility in Poplar Bluff, is seeking a Support Care Assistant to provide one-on-one care for our consumers. The role involves hands-on care, monitoring, and support for daily activities and treatment plans.

The position requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, being at least 18 years old, passing a background check, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Shifts run 7:00 pm–7:00 am with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a background screening.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of basic nursing, first aid and emergency treatments.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on, direct care to clients including observations and monitoring.
• Assist clients with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Schedule and supervise in the absence of the Supervising Assistant.
• Develop or implement habilitation or treatment plans.
• Teach or assist in developing client self-help, play, education, and social skills.
• Assist with basic health care, including checking vital signs and tracking intake/output.
• Maintain client records and report on client condition.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Direct client care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration (as aide)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic nursing supplies

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.

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 disable, 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.

Shifts include: 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.

• Hands-on, direct care to clients including observations, treatment, and monitoring
• First-level direct care accountable for assisting clients with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks.
• Scheduling/Supervising as required in the absence of the Supervising Support Care Assistant.
• Develop and/or implement habilitation or treatment plans.
• Teach or assist in developing client skills related to self-help, play, education, and socialization.
• Assist and/or provide basic health care for clients, such a checking vital signs and height/weight.
• Assists in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output; and reports on the condition of clients.
• May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.
• Performing moderately complex duties without detailed instruction; Performs other related work as assigned.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Requires heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• May be responsible for passing medications (as medication aide) after certification by facility officials.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Possess adequate vision to read written material.
• Possess adequate hearing.
• Must pass a background screening.
• Knowlege 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.

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.

Human Resources - Alexsa Whtie at 573-840-9068 or via email at [e-mail]