Mental Health Aide/Transport

the South Dakota State Government • Yankton, SD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position transports patients by various means (i.e., wheelchair, Broda Chair, state vehicle) to therapies, activities, appointments and outside placements; transports pharmaceuticals and other items within the hospital; maintains inventory of patients' personal belongings; and performs various tasks to assist in the Admissions Department. This position works four 10-hour shifts 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, Monday through Friday, with a rotating day off during the week, but may vary according to needs of facility. This position also works a rotating holiday schedule.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of basic physical and psychological needs of mentally ill and chemically dependent patients.
• Knowledge of patient safety procedures.
• Ability to assist in lifting and moving of patients.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to walk and push carts for delivery of various items, often walking 2-3 miles per day.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment in all types of weather.
• Ability to input data using a computer.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to operate Broda Chair and wheelchairs.
• Ability to operate a hot press for labeling patients' clothing.
• Ability to coordinate patient transport trips.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Must apply online.
• Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
• Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients by various means (i.e., wheelchair, Broda Chair, state vehicle) to therapies, activities, appointments and outside placements.
• Transports pharmaceuticals and other items within the hospital.
• Maintains inventory of patients' personal belongings.
• Performs various tasks to assist in the Admissions Department.
• Operate various transport vehicles.
• Accurately observe, recognize, report and record physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients.
• Relate to and work constructively with patients and detect significant or unusual patient behavior.
• Follow oral and written instructions and established policies and procedures.
• Deal with aggressive behavior.
• Listen and be empathetic with patients.
• Assist in lifting and moving of patients.
• Lift 75 pounds.
• Walk and push carts for delivery of various items, often walking 2-3 miles per day.
• Input data using a computer and maintain an inventory of patients' personal belongings.
• Operate motor vehicles.
• Operate Broda Chair and wheelchairs.
• Operate a hot press for labeling patients' clothing.
• Coordinate patient transport trips.
• Operate a variety of office equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee orientation, including completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) certification.
• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other insurance options
• Retirement benefits
• Class A retirement under SDRS

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed