Client Care Aide II- Adolescent Behavioral Treatment Unit Cmhhip

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This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

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Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple full-time vacancies

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

About this Position:

The ABTU Unit is a high security 24/7 adolescent admissions unit that serves male and females, children and adolescents ages 12-17. The unit provides treatment for patients that are medically stable with a primary psychiatric diagnosis/conduct disorder.

This position exists to deliver nursing care and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Client Care Aide II (CCA II) provides nursing care, which often revolves around assistance with activities of daily living, self-maintenance, and hygiene. CCAIIs main responsibilities include patient observation and reporting, assisting with patient care as directed, and unit maintenance and security. Duties in this position include:

Clinical Skills:

• 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 crises 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
• 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 ensure 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 Emergency Response Guides
• responsible for maintaining certification and not allowing 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 of and utilizes the Nursing chain of command
• provide safe/secure transport of patients to the yard, gym, visits, administrative conference room, staffing/dispo reviews, and 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 for ensuring 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 reads/reviews and understands information in the weekly NEC minutes to be aware of nursing direction, new information, changes in policy/procedure/instructions
• reports any claims of any type of harassment/workplace violence, alerts public safety/charge RN/Nurse Manager/and nursing appointing authority
• arrives to work on time and is prepared to begin the shift at the scheduled time
• follows policies related to the 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 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 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

• Treat all patients and staff with respect, Interact with all persons positively, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and encourage 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

Other Duties as Assigned:

• 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:

A high school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)

And

One year (1) of experience working as a CNA or performing similar duties

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.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a pro-rated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

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 patient's condition

Required Competencies:

• dependability
• excellent oral communication skills
• problem solving
• participating as an active team player

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 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 POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE FULL-TIME and PART-TIME POSITIONS*

Conditions of 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 and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a 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 including 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

APPEAL RIGHTS:

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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple full time vacancies.

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado 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 a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

• 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 https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Our 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791

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