CNA LEAD

2 weeks ago


SD United States SOUTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT Full time
Job ID: 26336
Agency: Department of Social Services/South Dakota Human Services Center/Geriatrics
Location: Yankton
Salary: $19.17 per hour, $2.00 per hour shift Pay for pm and night shifts, $1.00 per hour alternate rate for Geriatrics, $1.50 per hour weekend Pay
Pay Grade: GF
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services at the South Dakota Human Services Center, Yankton, SD. For more information on DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .

The Mental Health Assistant provides direct patient care by maintaining an atmosphere conducive to treatment, listening to and helping psychiatric and chemically dependent patients deal with their problems and assisting with unit management duties to meet the physical and emotional needs of psychiatric patients.

Multiple shifts available, including holidays and weekends.

Current openings, subject to change:

Spruce 1 AM & NOC, Spruce 2 AM & PM, Willow 1 NOC

Program area participates in pet therapy.

The Human Services Center provides a comprehensive employee orientation including completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification. Previous C.N.A. experience is required.

Knowledge of:
  • unit routine and the physical and psychological needs of the mentally ill;
  • patient safety procedures;
  • standard treatment programs for the mentally ill;
  • procedures for documenting patient behavior and progress;
  • patient's rights;
  • effective methods of assigning and monitoring subordinates' work and providing training.

Ability to:
  • provide work direction;
  • follow oral and written instructions and procedures;
  • carry out individual program plans for treatment of patients;
  • accurately observe, recognize, report, and record physical symptoms and significant;
  • behavioral characteristics of patients;
  • verbalize the needs of patients;
  • be empathetic and supportive with patients;
  • assist in lifting and moving patients;
  • lift 75 lbs.;
  • assist with transport of patients;
  • deal with aggressive behavior;
  • communicate information clearly and concisely.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=P15
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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