Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) Behavioral Health Assistant (Harris Hospital)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking aNursing Assistant Non-Certifiedwho is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier more resilient community we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital 130 SC-252 Anderson SC 29621.

Responsibilities for the Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified):

• Observe monitor and report patients physical and behavioral conditions including those who have diverse backgrounds disabilities and co-occurring disorders with consideration to age-specific interventions. Document pertinent information in the clinical record. Relay patients therapeutic activities to treatment team.
• Assist patients with their personal needs including bathing dressing ambulating and oral hygiene. Care for patients with disabilities and co-occurring disorders. Use appropriate body mechanics when stooping bending and lifting.
• Engage with patients in conversation and activities to encourage community participation. Plan and implement patient care activities and groups based on individual treatment plans. Utilize age-specific interventions.
• Take and record patients vital signs including temperature blood pressure pulse respiration and oxygen saturation. Collect specimens.
• Precept new Behavioral Health Assistants to a designated lodge. May be chosen to model outstanding patient care practices and policy and procedure adherence throughout. Responsible for the orientation and care management instructions for new BHAs assigned to the unit.
• Maintain clinical competency by mastering/qualifying required mandatory and non-mandatory in-services/training during this rating period (e.g. MANDT/MAPS CPR SCEIS courses cross training and age-specific criteria).

• A high school diploma or GED.

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see hear at normal volumes stand walk reach pull stoop bend and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors. Possible exposure to blood/body fluids.

• Health care or related experience.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures personal hygiene basic health and safety practices basic human anatomy.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire employees must:

• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
• Be able to pass CPR and have the ability to perform MANDT and emergency care during emergencies.
• Have knowledge of nursing procedures personal hygiene basic health and safety practices basic human anatomy.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

TheDepartment of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilitiesoffers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.