Support Care Assistant- Minimum Security (FSH)

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Why you'll love this position:

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals' recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member at Fulton State Hospital.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

What you'll do:

• Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in minimum security areas
• Accountable for assisting clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks
• Assist in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned
• Collect and maintain records of fluid intake and output
• Report on the condition of clients
• May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older to work in Minimum Security Units
• Candidates must be able to work either day or night 12 hour rotating shifts (shift preference considered but not guaranteed)
• Knowledge of the general care and treatment of patients, 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 population
• Ability to perform first aid and emergency treatments as instructed

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide compassion and empathy

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.


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