State of Missouri
Support Care Assistant Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital
State of Missouri, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Support Care Assistant – Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital
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Job Location: Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133
Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital provides specialized care for children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Support Care Assistant who has an interest in helping children with mental illness maximize their potential. Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital uses the Sanctuary Model to guide our interactions with our teammates and the care we provide to our consumers in order to promote healing, safety, and nonviolence. This is accomplished by following the Foundation of Sanctuary – The Four Pillars of (1) Trauma Theory, (2) Seven Commitments, (3) S.E.L.F. (Safety, Emotion, Loss, and Future), (4) Sanctuary Tool Kit.
Responsibilities
Performs basic non-professional psychiatric and general nursing work
Work involves establishing effective interpersonal relationships with residents, co‑workers and other members of the health care team
Contributing to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment
Rendering basic nursing care
Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks
Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals
Participating in activities with the individuals
Reporting to work on time and as scheduled
Demonstrate strong leadership and team building abilities.
One or more years of work experience or self‑employment.
Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
Qualifications
No experience necessary, paid training is provided
Must be 21 years old
Must possess a valid driver's license
Pass a background screening
Able to lift 45 lbs. vertically from floor to shoulder height
Run, walk or jog a distance of 400 yards
Pull 45 lbs. at least 20 feet
Kneel on floor to perform CPR
Implement crisis intervention techniques and emergency treatment procedures.
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. An additional $2.00 per hour is added for evening and night shift employees. An additional 5% pay differential is added if holding active CNA Licensure through DHSS. For questions contact the Human Resources Office at:
Michael.Tillman@dmh.mo.gov
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Support Care Assistant
role at
State of Missouri
Job Location: Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133
Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital provides specialized care for children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Support Care Assistant who has an interest in helping children with mental illness maximize their potential. Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital uses the Sanctuary Model to guide our interactions with our teammates and the care we provide to our consumers in order to promote healing, safety, and nonviolence. This is accomplished by following the Foundation of Sanctuary – The Four Pillars of (1) Trauma Theory, (2) Seven Commitments, (3) S.E.L.F. (Safety, Emotion, Loss, and Future), (4) Sanctuary Tool Kit.
Responsibilities
Performs basic non-professional psychiatric and general nursing work
Work involves establishing effective interpersonal relationships with residents, co‑workers and other members of the health care team
Contributing to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment
Rendering basic nursing care
Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks
Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals
Participating in activities with the individuals
Reporting to work on time and as scheduled
Demonstrate strong leadership and team building abilities.
One or more years of work experience or self‑employment.
Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
Qualifications
No experience necessary, paid training is provided
Must be 21 years old
Must possess a valid driver's license
Pass a background screening
Able to lift 45 lbs. vertically from floor to shoulder height
Run, walk or jog a distance of 400 yards
Pull 45 lbs. at least 20 feet
Kneel on floor to perform CPR
Implement crisis intervention techniques and emergency treatment procedures.
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. An additional $2.00 per hour is added for evening and night shift employees. An additional 5% pay differential is added if holding active CNA Licensure through DHSS. For questions contact the Human Resources Office at:
Michael.Tillman@dmh.mo.gov
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