What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Assistant II position at The State of Maryland?
Job Overview
A Direct Care Assistant II, CI is the full performance level of work at Maryland Department of Health (MDH) designated Court Involved (CI) Facilities assisting in the care, treatment, habilitation or rehabilitation of patients and/or clients that are aged, physically ill, have behavioral health diagnoses, or have intellectual or developmental disabilities in State treatment facilities or community based programs. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.
Employees in this classification receive general supervision from nursing staff or other designated healthcare administrator. Employees may be assigned to day, evening, night or rotating shifts which may include holidays and weekends. Employees are subject to call-in and overtime based on staffing needs. The work involves the lifting and positioning of patients/clients and the lifting of wheelchairs and other heavy objects.
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 patients and/or clients that are aged, physically ill, have behavioral health diagnoses, or have intellectual or developmental disabilities in treatment facilities or community based programs.
Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current certificate as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing OR within sixty days from the date of hire and prior to performing delegated nursing tasks, must have successfully completed a Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant training program and received certification as a Nursing Assistant from the Board of Nursing.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $24.24 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Ability to Commute:
- Catonsville, MD 21228 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Catonsville, MD 21228: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24
