Support Care Assistant - SEMORS Sikeston

State of Missouri; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is seeking a Support Care Assistant for Southeast Missouri Residential Services in Sikeston, MO. You will provide one-on-one care, support daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for clients with developmental disabilities.

Shifts run 7:00 am–7:00 pm and 7:00 pm–7:00 am with mandatory overtime as needed. Prior experience with developmental disabilities and a strong work ethic are valued, with potential to pass

Qualifications

• Hands-on, direct care to clients including observations, treatment, and monitoring.
• Assist with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing.
• Must pass background screening and be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on direct care to clients and monitor health status.
• Assist clients with daily activities and basic health care tasks.
• Record fluid intake/output and report on client condition.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Daily activities assistance

Observations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southeast Missouri Residential Services is a State of Missouri facility located at 112 Plaza Drive, Sikeston, 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 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.

• 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 18 years old.
• Possess adequate hearing.
• Possess adequate vision to read written material.
• 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.
• 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.

If You Have Questions About This Position, Please Contact

Human Resources: Angela Penrod [phone] [e-mail]