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State of Colorado Client Care Aide II- CMHHIP ABTU Unit in Pueblo, Colorado
Client Care Aide II- CMHHIP ABTU Unit
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Client Care Aide II- CMHHIP ABTU Unit
Salary
$21.68 - $30.36 Hourly
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIB 02175 2/7/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Opening Date
02/07/2025
Closing Date
2/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo, 1600 W. 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jonathan.benavids@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
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CDHSCareers
This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 3.17% from July 1st 2024 - June 30th 2025.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates interested in a Client Care Aide II (no license required) position within our facility (full-time positions available).
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
Medium Acuity Unit - Adolescents ages 12 through 17. Patients have psychiatric disorders with concurrent criminal involvement or are highly dangerous, requiring inpatient care in a secure setting.
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 provides treatment for adolescents ages 12 through 17. Patients have psychiatric disorders with concurrent criminal involvement or are highly dangerous, requiring inpatient care in a secure setting. This is a medium acuity unit. The patients have acute symptoms of mental illness. Severe and persistent mental illness and/or personality disorders concurrent with criminal involvement. Patients with a primary Psychiatric Diagnoses, Conduct Disorder who are medically stable. The unit is located in building 129 and is considered high security specialty. 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 CMHHIP 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 CMHHIP Employee Code of Conduct and CMHHIP’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
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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 POSITIONS
Conditions of Employment:
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
On-call status
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Shift Work – May be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHHIP
Successfully pass all modules of the CMHHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
Possess the physical ability to complete hospital approved external control techniques and CPR
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor;
Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield;
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic;
Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions;
Must be able to see and hear to observe, address, and respond to potential breaches in safety
Seize, hold, control, or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates 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;
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire;
Annual influenza vaccination, covid, and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jonathan.benavdes@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 (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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
THE CAMPUS OF THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL IN PUEBLO IS TOBACCO FREE
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
Toll Free Applicant Technical Suppor (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support) t
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Do you have a valid high school diploma or GED?
Yes
No
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Do you currently possess an active and valid CNA license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)? If so, please attach this certification in the attachments section of your application.
Yes
No
03
Do you currently work for the Colorado Department of Human Services? (This includes the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo?
Yes
No
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How many years of patient and nursing care experience in Behavioral Health, Forensic, Medical or Geriatric patients do you have?
Less than 1 year experience
1-3.99 years of experience
4-5.99 years of experience
6-7.99 years of experience
8-9.99 years of experience
10 + years of experience
05
Answer this scenario based question. You are walking down the hall and find a patient lying on the floor in their room alone. What are the steps you take? Place the following items in the correct order: A. Check for breathing or if they have a pulse. B. Assist with interventions delegated by the team within scope. C. Remain with the patient and yell for help/medical emergency/code 0. D. Go to the patient's side to see if they are responsive.
C-B-A-D
B - C - D - A
A - B - C - D
D - C - A - B
A - D - C - B
D - A - C - B
06
Answer this scenario based question. You are completing a wellness check and while doing your rounds of a locked unit, you find an egress (exit) door that is supposed to be locked, unlocked. How do you address it? Place the following items in correct order: A. Account for all patients and complete an incident report. B. Notify the charge RN. C. Immediately lock the egress door. D. Send incident report to the appropriate parties.
B - A - C - D
C - A - D - B
C - B - A - D
A - D - C - B
A - D - B - C
A - B - C - D
07
If you are a former State of Colorado employee, please provide your EID (employee identification number will start with 99....), if not applicable type N/A.
08
Answer the following scenario based question. You are scheduled to work the 6:00 am to 6:30 pm shift. Your work week is Wednesday through Saturday and every other Sunday. It is 5:27 am on Friday when a family emergency comes up. How would you prioritize your personal situation with your professional responsibilities? Place the following items in the correct order: A. Notify your supervisor. B. No further action is needed. C. Tend to family emergency. D. Report to work if able. E. Ask a co-worker to notify your supervisor that you cannot report to work
A - D - C - B
C - E - D - B
C - E - A - D
A-B-C-D
C - A - D - B
A - C - B- D
09
Answer the following scenario based question. You are assisting in taking care of a patient on strict I’s and O’s. The patient drank 8 oz of orange juice during breakfast, 16 oz of water during morning hours, an 8 oz soda for lunch, 32 oz of water during the afternoon hours, and 16 oz of iced tea with dinner. During the day, you documented that the patient had the following urine outputs: 16 oz at 0630, 20 oz at 1500, and 22.5 oz at 1800. Please calculate and choose the correct I’s and O’s for your 12-hour shift for this patient
56 oz I, 58.5 oz O
56 oz I, 261 oz O
58.5 oz I, 80 oz O
80 oz I, 58.5 oz O
80 oz I, 261 oz O
72 oz I, 80 oz O
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Answer the following scenario based question. You are filling out your patient's point sheet for tasks completed during your 12 hour shift between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. The patient can earn 8 points if they are up and ready for the day by 8:00 am. They can earn 7 points if they go to the dining room for breakfast. They can earn 5 points for each time attending the dining room for either lunch and/or dinner. They can earn 5 points each for keeping their room clean, showering, brushing teeth in the morning, brushing teeth in the evening and doing laundry. Your patient brushed their teeth at 9:07 am, cleaned their room. The night shift reported the patient showered and brushed teeth at 2:00 am. They participated in a group activity and played a game at 3:35 pm. They also went to the dining room for dinner at 5:30 pm. There was a concert in the milieu at 8:00 pm that they attended and received recognition for participation. It was reported by a co-worker that the patient also made it to breakfast at 7:10 am. How many total points could the patient earn and how many points should you record on the patient’s point sheet for this shift?
40 / 15
45 / 22
22 / 50
50 / 15
50 / 22
55 / 22
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