Youth Psychiatric Support Care Assistant

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid life insurance

Cafeteria plan

Deferred compensation

MOSERS retirement

12 paid holidays per year

10 hours annual leave accrued per mês

10 hours sick leave accrued per month

Descripción de la vacante

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital seeks a positive and energetic Support Care Assistant to help children and adolescents maximize their potential. This role focuses on direct care under supervision and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, documenting fluid intake/output, and participating in rehabilitation and transfers. Commitment to Sanctuary Model is valued and encouraged.

Formación

• Able to lift 45 lbs vertically from floor to shoulder height.
• Run, walk or jog 400 yards.
• Pull 45 lbs at least 20 feet.
• Knee on floor to perform CPR.
• Implement crisis intervention techniques and emergency treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and teambuilding abilities.
• One or more years of work experience or self-employment.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

Responsabilidades

• This is a second-level direct care position which may function as a lead worker.
• Accountable for assisting individuals with activities of daily living.
• Assist in checking vital signs, height/weight as assigned.
• Collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output.
• Reports on the condition of individuals.
• Participates in rehabilitation, ambulation and transfers.
• Maybe accountable for preparing, administering and charting medication under the direction of a professional nurse.
• Transports individuals in state vehicles to their appointments and activities.
• Assists with staff scheduling as needed.
• Report complaints of clients and staff or other incidents which require further action to immediate supervisor.

Descripción del empleo

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital seeks a positive and energetic Support Care Assistant to help children and adolescents maximize their potential. This role focuses on direct care under supervision and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, documenting fluid intake/output, and participating in rehabilitation and transfers. Commitment to Sanctuary Model is valued and encouraged.