Support Care Assistant - Southwest Community Services

Support Care Assistant

Salary: Base pay is $17.20 per hour with an additional $2.00 per hour (making it $19.20 per hour) for 2 nd and 3 rd shifts. Overtime hours are available at the rate of time and one half, paying $25.80 (1 st shift) - $28.80 (2 nd and 3 rd shifts) per hour.

Job Location: This position will be located at 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO 64772

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a rewarding career assisting adults with developmental disabilities in their homes with their daily living skills and participation in community activities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

What you’ll do:

• Transporting individuals to appointments and activities in state vehicles.
• Administering medications and taking vitals.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks such as feeding, bathing, shaving, dressing and other related tasks.
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals.
• Participating in activities with the individuals such as swimming, shopping, ball games, picnics, going to the movies and other activities.
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled.
• Working overtime as needed to retain adequate staffing.
• Requires heavy lifting and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Other duties as assigned.

All you’ll need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

• No experience necessary and training is provided.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with individuals with physical or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and/or the geriatric populations.
• Ability to learn first aid, emergency treatments and behavioral interventions and techniques, as trained.
• Ability to successfully pass Level One Medication Aide certification.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background screening.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable health, vision and dental insurance; paid basic life insurance; cafeteria plan; deferred compensation; MOSERS retirement; a minimum of 13 paid holidays per year; 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month; 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month and meals provided on 1 st and 2 nd shifts at no cost to you.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Contact the Office of Human Resources at (417) 448-1178 or at dmh.nevada.swcshr@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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