0500729 Senior Support Care Assistant Ward 101 NOP

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location:  

 This position will be located at 1010 W. Columbia St., Farmington, MO 63640

Why you’ll love this position:

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is seeking motivated, energetic, and compassionate Senior Support Care Assistants to join our pioneering nursing service teams.  These positions involve providing assistance to forensic clients with mental illnesses within a secure environment.  Ideal candidates should possess compassion and demonstrate proficiency in working within a trauma-informed, recover-oriented setting.  Below you will find a general overview of the job information:

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

This is a second-level direct care position which may function as a lead worker. Accountable for assisting clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks. Assists in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned; collects and maintains records of fluid intake and output; reports on the condition of clients; and participates in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers.  May be accountable for preparing, administering, and charting medication under the direction of a professional nurse, as a Certified Medication Technician. May perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting.  May function as a Restorative Nursing Assistant.

Qualifications - All you need for success

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  • In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of elementary behavior modification techniques, medical terminology, and drug classifications. Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

For more information on this position, please contact Human Resources at 573-218-6800. 

Note:  disciplinary action(s) within the past six (6) months may disqualify applicants for promotional changes in classification. Any request for an exception to this criteria must be submitted to Human Resources for consultation with facility administration for final approval

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.