Support Care Assistant - Isl - Semors - Sikeston

Job Posting Number Support Care Assistant - ISL (SEMORS - SIKESTON)
Salary: $ 1,444.19 semi-monthly
Job Location: This position will be located at 112 Plaza Drive. Sikeston, MO. 63801
Why You’ll Love This Position
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 a mental illness or 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

• Preparing and maintaining records and reports; circulating and implementing directives.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.
• Administering oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical, and insulin injection medications, under professional supervision, and after certification by facility officials.
• Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Performing moderately complex duties without detailed instruction; Performs other related work as assigned.
• Participating in implementing and conducting planned sessions of individual or group treatment activities in physical therapy, activity therapy, education, vocational rehabilitation, and related areas on a ward or in a cottage.
• Providing direction and assistance through counseling sessions with staff.
• Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Scheduling/Supervising as required in the absence of the Supervising Support Care Assistant.
• Observing, reporting, and recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.

All You Need For Success
Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
• Pass a background screening.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Must be able to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide certification within one (1) month of assignment, or longer if training by facility is not made available during that time.
• Must also possess a valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Must be 18 years old. One or more years of work experience or self-employment.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Knowledge of elementary behavior medication techniques, medical terminology, and drug classifications. Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.

If you have questions about this position please contact: Melissa Hensley at 573-472-6556 or via email at
Melissa [email protected]
https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.