Client Care Aide II, Flex Pool (Part Time) Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo

Client Care Aide II, Flex Pool (Part Time)

Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo

Salary : $22.12 - $30.97 Hourly

Location : Pueblo, CO

Job Type : Part Time

This position exists to deliver nursing care and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Client Care Aide II provides nursing care as assigned (i.e. activities of daily living, self-maintenance, and hygiene). Participates in implementation of the treatment plan and utilizes the plan of care as the basis for the provision of care.

Major responsibilities include patient observation and reporting, assisting with patient care as directed, and unit maintenance and security. Provides security and accountability for client's location and condition.

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.

Duties Include : Clinical Skills :

Is responsible to administer 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 patient's 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 to possibly include changing linen, obtaining and documenting vital signs, bathing, feeding and other ADL care, lifting / turning / transferring patients.

Organizes time daily to assure timely completion of assigned tasks.

Learns, completes and maintains competency in patient care, including taking vital signs, patient hygiene and personal care.

Accountability :

Knows, utilizes and follows CMHIP standards and guidelines : Treatment Plans, Infection Control Manual, and Rainbow book and Emergency Guides.

Responsible to maintain own certification and not allow it to lapse.

Follows and maintains infection control standards and regulations.

Adheres to CMHIP Employee Code of Conduct and CMHIP's Organizational Ethics policies.

Follows and complies with all nursing competencies related to the CCA II.

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.

Documents towards Nursing Department standards for assigned tasks.

Knows how to access the nursing drive on the computer and is expected to utilize it.

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 Lead Nurse.

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 any claims of any @type of harassment / work place violence, alerts public safety / charge RN / Lead Nurse / and nursing appointing authority.

Arrives to work on time and prepared to begin the shift at the scheduled time.

Clocks in and out for scheduled work hours to prevent any unnecessary unauthorized overtime.

Follows policies related to use of leave (Addenda C-9 ;Use of Leave), calling off, and scheduling time off.

Communication / Interpersonal Skills / Customer Service :

Effectively communicates by actively listening and sharing relevant information with co-workers, supervisor(s) and customers so as to anticipate problems and ensure the effectiveness of the department.

Adapts communication methods to respond to different audiences to promote a positive environment.

Is appropriate in all communications with co-workers and patients.

Receives cross shift report 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 abuse allegations immediately to the charge RN / Lead Nurse / nursing appointing authority and refer to public safety.

Alerts the RN to all exceptions, changes in patient status to include suicidal / homicidal ideation, need for medication or RN intervention.

Completes and routes paperwork to appropriate area / person (to include incident reports and injury on the job).

Corrects and reports any hazardous environmental findings to the Charge RN.

Treats all patients and staff with respect.

Interactions with all persons are positive, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and encourage open communication and mutual trust

Other Duties as Assigned :

Responsible for performance of assigned tasks and duties within the scope of practice for this position that do not fall within the realm of duty statements A-C

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications :

A high school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)

AND

One year (1) experience in an mental health or inpatient hospital setting

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.

Current, valid licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact will substitute for the experience requirement.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working in a mental or behavioral health setting

Possession of CNA License

Experience assisting residents / patients with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care with the mentally ill population.

1 year experience in an inpatient setting

Previous State experience

Conditions of Employment :

Full background check and reference check required. 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 State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must :

Disclose that information on the application.

Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

Provide your employee number from your prior State employment.

Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and