Supervising Support Care Assistant Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital

About the role

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital provides specialized care for children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness. We are seeking a Supervising Support Care Assistant who is positive, energetic, and interested in helping children with mental illness maximize their potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living
• Ambulate and transfer individuals as needed
• Prepare, administer, and chart medication under the direction of a professional nurse
• Transport individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles
• Assist with staff scheduling
• Report complaints and incidents to the immediate supervisor
• Perform CPR and implement crisis intervention techniques

Requirements

• One or more years of work experience or self-employment
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• Ability to lift 45 lbs vertically from floor to shoulder height
• Ability to run, walk, or jog a distance of 400 yards
• Ability to pull 45 lbs at least 20 feet
• Ability to kneel on the floor to perform CPR
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities

Benefits

• Additional $2.00 per hour for evening/night shifts

Schedule

This is a second-level direct care position which may function as a lead worker.

Pay

The position offers additional compensation for evening and night shifts.

Contact Information

For questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at: cleola.butler@dmh.mo.gov