Care Assistant-SEMORS Poplar Bluff

Overview

Southeast Missouri Residential Services is a State of Missouri facility located at 2351 Kanell Blvd in Poplar Bluff, MO. We are professional, agile and innovative.

• Modern Office Setting
• Growth Opportunities
• Wellness Programs

We are looking for a Support Care Assistant to join our team of nurses who help provide one-on‑one care for our consumers. A successful candidate has previous experience working with the developmentally disabled, a strong work ethic and an active interest in helping to care for our consumers.

7:00 am – 7:00 pm & 7:00 pm – 7:00 am, with some mandatory overtime in order to meet the needs of the facility.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, you can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental illness and developmental disability.

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

• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks.
• Participate in implementing and conducting planned sessions of individual or group treatment activities in physical therapy, activity therapy, education, vocational rehabilitation, and related tasks.
• Teach or assist in developing client skills related to self‑help, play, education, and socialization.
• Assist in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned; provide basic health care; collect and maintain records of fluid intake and output and report on the condition of clients.
• Observe, report, and record changes in the physical condition, behavioral response, and emotional status of clients.
• Maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment for client care and treatment activities.
• 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 officials.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Work overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Require heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

• Must be 18 years old.
• Possess adequate hearing.
• Possess adequate vision to read written material.
• 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.
• Knowledge of elementary behavior medication techniques, medical terminology, and drug classifications. Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports.
• Must pass background screening.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).

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.

Kimberly Puckett

kimberly.puckett.gov