What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$15.90 - $25.60 Hourly
$33,072 - $53,246 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HA
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
**THIS ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE USED FOR PART TIME ONLY**
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will provide direct care services to all residents, patients, and clients at NMBH.
How does it get done?
Incumbent provides basic care and assistance that may include but not limited to bathing, administering medication, taking vitals, as well as observe and report changes to medical staff.
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with treatment teams.
- Experience working in a hospital setting.
- Experience working mentally ill clients.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Employment Requirements
- SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.
- CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations requiring crisis intervention may be required. Effective 1/1/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371.
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $33,072 - $53,246
