Direct Care Assistant Ii, Court Involved - Carroll, United States - State of Maryland

State of Maryland

Verified Company

Carroll, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

GRADE:

ASTD13

LOCATION OF POSITION:

Springfield Hospital Center

Nursing Department

6655 Sykesville Road

Sykesville, MD 21784

POSITION DUTIES:

The main purpose of this position is to provide clerical and staffing related duties for the Nursing Department.

As a member of the nursing staffing center, this position assists the registered nurse managers in ensuring staffing levels are appropriate and alerts management of any identified staffing deficits to problem solve.

This position provides services related to direct patient care as needed.

This position supports the mission of the organization through active participation in clinical efforts to provide treatment in a recovery oriented and a commitment to safety in the least restrictive manner possible.

Per the Amended Directive and Order Regarding Vaccination (MDH # issued by the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health, effective April 18, 2023, staff in all hospitals and residential facilities operated by the Maryland Department of Health or any local health department are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Staff includes, but is not limited to, regular and contractual employees, contractual staff, volunteers, and other state employees performing any duties at the facility. An individual may request an accommodation by providing appropriate and sufficient documentation for bona fide medical or religious reasons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Two years of experience in work assisting in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of mentally or physically ill patients, aged or developmentally disabled in treatment facilities or community based programs.

Notes:

Applicants may substitute additional experience in patient or client direct care on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Employees in this classification located in facilities that provide long term care for the aged may be required to possess or obtain a Geriatric Aide certificate.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Some employees in this classification may be required to operate vans which require a specific motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete training in and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this classification must have successfully completed a direct care training course or examination approved by the hiring facility prior to permanent appointment to positions.

SELECTION PROCESS:

BENEFITS:

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.

If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.