Support Care Assistant - Southwest Community Services

State of Missouri; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Support Care Assistant in Nevada, MO to assist adults with developmental disabilities in daily living and community activities. Base pay starts at $17.20 per hour with a $2.00 per hour premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Overtime is available at time-and-a-half, up to $28.80 per hour on 2nd/3rd shifts. Responsibilities include transporting individuals to appointments, administering medications and taking vitals, helping with hygiene and daily tasks, and recording

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
• Administer medications and take vitals.
• Assist individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Observe, report and record changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
• Participate in activities with the individuals such as swimming, shopping, ball games, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Work overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Support Care Assistant

Base pay is $17.20 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour (making it $19.20 per hour) for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Overtime hours are available at the rate of time and one half, paying $25.80 (1st shift) - $28.80 (2nd and 3rd shifts) per hour.

This position will be located at 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772

Why You’ll Love This Position

This is a rewarding career assisting adults with developmental disabilities in their homes with their daily living skills and participation in community activities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a 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.

What You’ll Do

• Transporting individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
• Administering medications and taking vitals.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
• Participating in activities with the individuals such as swimming, shopping, ball games, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• No experience necessary and training is provided.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric populations.
• Ability to learn first aid, emergency treatments and behavioral interventions and techniques, as trained.
• Ability to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide certification.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.