Job Location: This position will be located at 2351 Kanell Blvd. Poplar Bluff, MO. 63901
This shift will have rotating weekends off.The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference then by joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or 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.
The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits
- 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 areas.
- 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 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.
- Performing moderately complex duties without detailed instruction.
- 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 officals.
- 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 related tasks as assigned.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid driver license.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).
- Possess adequate vision to read written material.
- Possess adequate hearing.
Preferred Qualifications: - 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.
- Must be able to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide certification within one (1) month of assignment, or longer if training by facility is not made available during that time.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.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 .
