Support Care AssistantSalary: Base pay is $16.66 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour (making it $18.66 per hour) for 2 nd and 3 rd shifts. Overtime hours are available at the rate of time and one half, paying $24.99 (1 st shift) - $27.50 (2 nd and 3 rd shifts) per hour.Job Location: This position will be located at 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772Why you’ll love this position:This is a rewarding career assisting adults with developmental disabilities in their homes with their daily living skills and participation in community activities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a 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: - Transporting individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
- Administering medications and taking vitals.
- Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
- Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
- Participating in activities with the individuals such as swimming, shopping, ball games, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
- 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.
All you’ll need for success:Minimum Qualifications: - No experience necessary and training is provided.
- Must be 18 years old.
- Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Pass a background screening.
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Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric populations.
- Ability to learn first aid, emergency treatments and behavioral interventions and techniques, as trained.
- Ability to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide certification.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.
- Must be 18 years old.
- Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Pass a background screening.
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More reasons to love this position:The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable health, vision and dental insurance
; paid basic life insurance
; cafeteria plan
; deferred compensation
; MOSERS retirement
; a minimum of 13 paid holidays per year
; 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
; 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month and meals provided on 1 st and 2 nd shifts at no cost to you.
If you have questions about this position please contact:Contact the Office of Human Resources at (417) 448-1178 or at dmh.nevada.swcshr@dmh.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
