Mental Health AideTransport
Mental Health AideTransport
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*** $3000 Hiring Incentive***
Job ID: 31141
Agency: Department of Social Services/Human Services Center
Location: Yankton SD
Salary: $17.98 hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on DSS please visit .
Summary:
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.
Licenses and Certifications:
The South Dakota Human Services Center provides a comprehensive employee orientation including completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A. certification.
A valid drivers license is required.
This position works four 10hour 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.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Responsibilities:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
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. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. 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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option 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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Job ID: 31141
Agency: Department of Social Services/Human Services Center
Location: Yankton SD
Salary: $17.98 hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on DSS please visit .
Summary:
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.
Licenses and Certifications:
The South Dakota Human Services Center provides a comprehensive employee orientation including completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A. certification.
A valid drivers license is required.
This position works four 10hour 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.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Responsibilities:
Knowledge of:
- basic physical and psychological needs of mentally ill and chemically dependent patients;
- patient safety procedures.
Ability to:
- 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 23 miles per day;
- be flexible and work in a fastpaced environment in all types of weather;
- 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.
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. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. 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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option 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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Employment Type
Full Time
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