State of Missouri ยท 2 days ago
Support Care Assistant-SEMORS Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of Missouri is seeking a Support Care Assistant to join their team at the Southeast Missouri Residential services facility. This role involves providing one-on-one care for consumers with mental illness and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
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Responsibilities
First-level direct care services to include assisting clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks
Participating in implementing and conducting planned sessions of individual or group treatment activities in physical therapy, activity therapy, education, vocational rehabilitation, and related tasks
Teach or assist in developing client skills related to self-help, play, education, and socialization
Assists in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned; provides basic health care; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output/and reports on condition of clients
Observing, reporting, and recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients
Maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for clients care and treatment activities
May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting
May be responsible for passing medications (as medication aide) after certification by facility officials
Reporting to work on time and as scheduled
Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing
Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds and the ability to stand for extended periods of time
Other related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Previous experience working with the developmentally disabled
Strong work ethic
Active interest in helping to care for consumers
Must be 18 years old
Possess adequate hearing
Possess adequate vision to read written material
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
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)
Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Reporting to work on time and as scheduled
Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
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Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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