Client Care Aide I (Flex Pool) - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
Client Care Aide I (Flex Pool) - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo
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- This position is open only to Colorado state residents.This position will be paid bi-weekly.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential to be determined at time of job offer.
RECRUITMENT NOTE- While thisannouncement lists to fill multiple Units should an offer be extended to you the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado.
About usOur Culture & EnvironmentWe believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.About Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer provider of quality mental health services and a community partner. CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe secure and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate. Description of Job
*THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE PART-TIME POSITIONS*Shift Times: All shifts at the facility are twelve (12) hour shifts. Depending on the FTE of the position they are selected for staff will be required to work a set number of days within a two week cycle. Shift times available include day night and graveyard shifts.Part-time employees are required to work three shifts per week.**Please note: While there may be some flexibility in scheduling shift times and dates may vary depending on the needs of the program.This position exists to deliver nursing care and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Client Care Aide I (CCA I) provides nursing care which often revolves around assistance with activities of daily living self-maintenance and hygiene. A CCA Is main responsibilities include patient observation and reporting assisting with patient care as directed and unit maintenance and security.Client Care Aides have a flex schedule and provide essential care across various units. These units range from High Security to Low Security settings with a diverse patient population including adolescents adults and geriatric patients experiencing psychiatric disorders criminal involvement or medical complexities. Staff may work in units featuring locked or unlocked doors depending on the level of security required. Responsibilities include providing care to high-acuity patients in secure environments such as high-security buildings with Sally Ports or in lower-security community reintegration settings.Duties in this position include:Clinical Skills:- Responsible for administering nursing care both psychiatric and medical crisis interventions under the direction and supervision of an RN
- Monitors the milieu for needed interventions
- Utilizes therapeutic interventions to manage crisis situations and management of assaultive and disruptive behaviors
- Promptly responds to patients psychiatric and/or medical crisis
- Understands and practices knowledge of when to report changes in patient condition or complaints such as pain or other medical needs to the RN
- Maintains awareness of all 1:1 special precautions and medical and psych issues for each patient
- Responds to duress alarm
- Assures all assigned duties are complete and documented each shift
- Follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations
- Responsible for CCA duties including changing linen assisting with bathing feeding and lifting/turning/transferring patients
- Organizes time daily to assure timely completion of assigned tasks
- Knows utilizes and follows CMHHIP standards and guidelines: Treatment Plans Infection Control Manual and Emergency Response Guides
- Follows and maintains infection control standards and regulations
- Adheres to CMHHIP Employee Code of Conduct and CMHHIPs Organizational Ethics policies
- Follows and complies with all nursing competencies related to the CCA I is aware and utilizes the Nursing chain of command
- Provide safe/secure transport of patients to yard gym visits administrative conference room staffing/dispo reviews court/community reintegration sites
- Knows how to access the nursing drive on the computer and is expected to be proficient in navigating the platform
- Responsible to ensure educational profile is current and up to date
- Participates in the QA/PI process at the unit level as directed by the Nurse Manager
- Attends weekly nursing rounds or read/review and understand information in the weekly NEC minutes to be aware of nursing direction new information changes in policy/procedure/instructions etc.
- Reports ALL claims of harassment/workplace violence alerts public safety/charge RN/Nurse Manager/and nursing appointing authority immediately
- Effectively communicates by actively listening and sharing relevant information with co-workers supervisor(s) and customers to anticipate problems and ensure the effectiveness of the department
- Adapts communication methods to respond to different audiences to promote a positive environment which is appropriate in all communications with coworkers and patients
- Receives cross-shift reports from the off-going RN and is aware of all 1:1 SP II medical and psych issues for each patient
- Addresses patient complaints at the unit level
- Reports ALL abuse allegations immediately to the charge RN/Nurse Manager/nursing appointing authority and refer to public safety
- Alerts the RN to all exceptions and changes in patient status including suicidal/homicidal ideation need for medication or RN intervention
- Completes and routes paperwork to the appropriate area/person (to include incident reports and injuries on the job)
- Corrects and reports any hazardous environmental findings to the Charge RN
- Treats all patients and staff with respect demonstrates tact and diplomacy and encourages open communication and mutual trust
- Provide specific examples of regular ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty. -Determines the optimal method of communication to maximize understanding. -Determines when to communicate issues to the charge nurse regarding safety
- Responsible for the performance of assigned tasks and duties within the scope of practice for this position that does not fall within the realm of duty statements
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
Substitutions:- Current valid certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working in a mental health setting
- Willingness to work an occasional graveyard/night shift
- Possession of CNA License
- Experience assisting residents/patients with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care with the mentally ill population.
- Experience observing recording reporting and documenting changes in a patients condition.
- Dependability
- Excellent Oral Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Participating as an Active Team Player
- All shifts at the facility are twelve (12) hour shifts. Depending on the FTE of the position they are selected for staff will be required to work a set number of days within a two week cycle. Shift times available include day night shifts.
**Please note: While there may be some flexibility in scheduling shift times and dates may vary depending on the needs of the program.**NOTE: This Position is required to report to the assigned duty location no remote option will be available
Conditionsof Employment:- Name check TRAILS and Fingerprinting CAPS
- A Tuberculosis Test (TB) and other required immunizations will be required upon hire.
- Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency
services to ensure health safety and welfare. - May be required to work overtime as needed on a shift or weekend not part of scheduled hours (days evenings or nights).
- Ability to work weekends holidays back to back shifts and double back shifts when necessary.
- Work in a secure facility in locked and unlocked environments.
- Willing to work with the mentally ill population.
- Willing to work with individuals with a range of moods behaviors utilizing tactfulness and congenial personal manner.
- Shall not initiate or engage in sexual social personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application.
- Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
- Physically able to perform the duties required for the position.
- Work in situations involving assaultive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language in addition to effectively and fluently communicating in English both verbally and in writing.
- Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
- Willing and able to travel.
- Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at CDHS.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a people-first approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call 1-THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
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