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State of Missouri

Support Care Assistant NMPRC

State of Missouri, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States, 64507

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Support Care Assistant - Department of Mental Health at NMPRC 3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

Monthly Base Salary: $2,980.82

Full-Time staff will receive an additional $2/hr shift differential for 2nd & 3rd Shift

Full-Time Shift Availability 2nd Shift with rotating weekends 2:45pm – 11:15pm

3rd Shift with rotating weekends 10:45pm – 7:15am

Must be available to work a minimum of 2 weekends a month.

Why You'll Love This Position Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence.

General Summary And Job Duties

Assist patients with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, toileting, ambulation and other related tasks.

Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with patients, subordinates, co-workers, supervisors and the public.

Perform environmental rounds as assigned punctually, comprehensively, and documents precisely.

Give first aid and perform emergency treatment as required.

Demonstrate ability to provide care, interact and meet the needs of the mentally ill with considerations for forensic issues and developmental stage from young adult to elderly adults and the developmentally disabled.

Maintain safe, clean and agreeable work environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the general care and treatment of patients, including basic nursing, first aid, and emergency treatments. Ability to work with patients with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population. Ability to perform first aid and emergency treatments as instructed. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to accept and adapt to change in assignments, methods, policies, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License or State issued ID

0-1 year of related experience

We Offer Great Benefits The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

To apply, please submit your resume to

nmprchr@dmh.mo.gov , apply online at

www.mocareers.mo.gov

or in-person at 3505 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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