State of Missouri · 5 days ago
Support Care Assistant - SEMORS - Sikeston
Sikeston, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of Missouri is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Support Care Assistant responsible for assisting clients with daily living activities and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
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
Scheduling/Supervising as required in the absence of the Supervising Support Care Assistant
Providing direction and assistance through counseling sessions with staff
Observing, reporting, and recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients
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
Preparing and maintaining records and reports; circulating and implementing directives
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 and the ability to stand for extended periods of time
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 and the 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
The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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