Client Care Aide II - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (South Denver)

Job Title : Psychiatric Nurse Aide

This position works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse and assists with psychiatric and medical nursing care of mentally ill patients; observes, reports, and documents patients' behavior, physical condition (including vital signs, blood pressure, weights, patient reports of pain, etc.), and reactions to medications and treatment; and provides input into planning patient treatment plans; monitors and intervenes to ensure a safe and therapeutic patient milieu; and provides immediate crisis intervention when indicated.

Provides basic hands-on care in a safe, clean, infection-controlled manner, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, skin care, range of motion, positioning, ambulating, transferring, toileting, feeding, transporting, and assistance with patients' laundry, safety checks and documenting all of the above.

In collaboration with other team members and under the supervision of a registered nurse, supports a safe and therapeutic treatment environment through effective Milieu Management

Maintains cleanliness and safety of the work environment for patients by disinfecting washing machines, tubs, and showers between use, directing and assisting patients with keeping their room and space clean and free of obstacles. Utilizes Universal Precautions in managing waste personal care items

Maintain updated skills, knowledge, abilities, and competencies necessary to the position through staff training, supervision, and participating in team development.

Minimum Qualifications : A high school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) AND One year (1) experience in an mental health or inpatient hospital setting.

Conditions of Employment : Full Background check. Name check, TRAILS and Fingerprinting, CAPS. Must be 21 years of age or older. A Tuberculosis Test (TB), and other required immunizations will be required upon hire. May be required to work overtime as needed on a shift or weekend not part of scheduled hours (days, evenings, or nights). Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License. Use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials (may be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals). Travel-May need to travel to other state locations; transports patients to appointments within community. Shift work- May work days, evenings and nights. May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals.

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose that information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.