Mental Health Aide (Part-time & Full-time)

State of South Dakota•Yankton, SD

55d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time or full-time position with the Department of Social Services at the South Dakota Human Services Center, Yankton, SD. For more information on DSS, please visithttps://dss.sd.gov. The CNA/Mental Health Aide performs personal care services by completing patient care assignments, providing an atmosphere conducive to treatment, and supporting patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues in an effort to meet the patients' needs. Multiple positions are available with the option of part- or full-time employment.

Requirements

Knowledge of: mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and chemical dependency
Knowledge of: patient safety procedures
Knowledge of: patient rights and confidentiality
Knowledge of: CPR and first aid
Knowledge of: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Techniques.
Ability to: accurately observe, recognize, report, and record physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients
Ability to: carry out individual program plans for treatment of patients
Ability to: relate to and work constructively with patients
Ability to: detect significant or unusual patient behavior
Ability to: verbalize the needs of patients
Ability to: provide personal care services to patients
Ability to: follow oral and written instructions
Ability to: follow established policies and procedures
Ability to: listen and be empathetic with patients
Ability to: assist in lifting and transferring of patients
Ability to: lift 75 pounds
Ability to: work with patients displaying aggressive behavior
Ability to: communicate information clearly and concisely