Client Care Aide II, Full Time, Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: IIB 02175 07/13/26
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OBH - CMHIP
Job classification: Client Care Aide II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Nursing, Health Care Support, Medical
Summary
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This position is open to current Colorado residents only
RECRUITMENT NOTE- While this announcement will be used to fill multiple Units, should an offer be extended to you, the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP.
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Examples of duties
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. May assist licensed staff in patient transport on or off grounds and monitoring of general client activities on an on-going basis.
Client Care Aides have a fixed 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. Staff may work in units featuring locked or unlocked doors, depending on the level of security required. Responsibilities include providing care to high-acuity patients in secure environments, such as high-security buildings with Sally Ports, or in lower-security community reintegration settings.
Duties include:
- 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 cris
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