Direct Care Aide Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital

Job Description:

Direct Care Aide Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital

Description

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital provides specialized care for children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a positive and energetic Direct Care Aide who has an interest in helping children with mental illness maximize their potential.

Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital uses the Sanctuary Model to guide our interactions with our teammates and the care we provide to our consumers in order to promote healing, safety, and nonviolence. This is accomplished by following the Foundation of Sanctuary - The Four Pillars of (1) Trauma Theory, (2) Seven Commitments, (3) S.E.L.F. (Safety, Emotion, Loss, and Future), (4) Sanctuary Tool Kit.

Responsibilities:

• This is a PRN position restricted to 1,040 hours per year
• Performs basic non-professional psychiatric and general nursing work.
• Work involves establishing effective interpersonal relationships with residents, co-workers and other members of the health care team.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a therapeutic environment.
• Rendering basic nursing care.
• Assisting individuals with daily living and hygiene tasks
• Observing, reporting and recording changes in the physical condition, behavior response and emotional status of individuals
• Participating in activities with the individuals
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled

Qualifications:

• No experience necessary and training is provided
• Must be 21 years old
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Pass a background screening
• Able to lift 45lbs vertically from floor to shoulder height
• Run, walk or jog a distance of 400 yards
• Pull 45lbs at least 20 feet
• Kneel on floor to perform CPR
• Implement crisis intervention techniques and emergency treatment procedures
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team building abilities
• One or more years of work experience or self-employment

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 a mental illness or 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.

For questions, please contact Human Resources: Michael.Tillman@dmh.mo.gov

Salary:

$22.71 per Hour