NWCS- Support Care Assistant- Full Time

State of Missouri
Higginsville, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 08, 2024
  • Salary: 17.39-21.19 per Hour USD
  • Salary Top:21
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    NORTHWEST COMMUNITY SERVICES

    Support Care Assistant (SCA)

    Pay Range: $17.39 - $21.19

    Northwest Community Services is a State of Missouri agency that operates under the Department of Mental Health.

    We are currently recruiting to fill several Support Care Assistant positions to work in Individualized Supported Living (ISL)/Waiver homes located in Higginsville, Lexington and Warrensburg areas. This is entry level direct care work involving the care and treatment of adults with developmental disabilities.

    Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years old. One or more years of work experience or self-employment; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency. Must also possess a valid driver's license and pass a background screening. Visit this website for disqualification information, https://dmh.mo.gov/about/employeedisqualification/ .

    Job Duties: Observes, reports, and assists in recording changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients; assists in providing basic health care for clients; check vital signs, and apply simple dressings; maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities; administers medication after completing training that is provided by the agency; uses state vehicles to transport clients to appointments and activities; assists clients in participating in activities (fishing, shopping, going to the movies, out to eat etc.) with the clients; assists clients with meals, bathing, grooming, etc. as needed.

    Skills Needed: Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for clients; understand and follow directions; accurately report and record observations; accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, supervisors, and the public, exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of job duties.

    For additional information please contact the Personnel Department at (660) 362-6212

    Email at jazmine.mort@dmh.mo.gov

    An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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