PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT **Part-Time Full-Time** NO ...

Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only. **This announcement will serve as an application pool for available positions that exist now or may exist in the future** Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP) As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo (CMHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner. CMHIP 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*THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS*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, and graveyard 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 position exists to deliver nursing care and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) provides nursing care, which often revolves around assistance with activities of daily living, self-maintenance, and hygiene. CNAIs main responsibilities include patient observation and reporting, assisting with patient care as directed, and unit maintenance and security.Duties include, but are not limited to: Participates in implementation of the treatment plan and utilizes the plan of care.Provides security and accountability for clients'' location and conditions. Assistance in patient transportation, including safely and securely transporting patients to areas such as the yard, gym, visits, administrative conference room, staffing/dispo reviews, and court/community reintegration sites.Monitors general client activities and promptly responds to patient''s psychiatric and/or medical crisis.Administers both psychiatric and medical crisis interventions under the direction and supervision of an RN, including potential management of assaultive and disruptive behaviors. Responds to duress alarm. Responsible for changing linen, assisting with bathing, feeding and other ADL care, and lifting/turning/transferring patients. May be required to perform patient sitter duties for the entire shift, which involves sitting within arm''s length of a patient and monitoring them at all times. Knows how to access the nursing drive on the computer and is expected to utilize it.Responsible in ensuring educational profile is current and up to date.Participates in the QA/PI process at the unit level as directed by the Lead Nurse.Attends weekly nursing rounds or read/review and understand information in the weekly NEC minutes to be aware of nursing direction, new information, changes in policy/procedure/instructions etc.Reports to RN and up appropriate chain of command in applicable situations, including but not limited to changes in patient behavior, medical needs, workplace harassment, etc.Assures all assigned duties are complete and documented each shift.Learns, follows and complies with all employee, facility, and applicable rules and regulations.Performs other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications : A high school diploma or GED 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 Preferred Qualifications : Experience working in a mental health setting Willingness to work an occasional graveyard/night shift Interest in pursuing or currently pursuing CNA licensure 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 Conditions of Employment : Name check, TRAILS and Fingerprinting, CAP A Tuberculosis Test (TB), and other required immunizations will be required upon hire. Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergencyservices to ensure health, safety, and welfare. May be required to work overtime as needed on a shift or weekend not part of scheduled hours (days, evenings, or nights). Ability to work weekends, holidays, back to back shifts and double back shifts, when necessary. Work in a secure facility in locked and unlocked environments. Willing to work with the mentally ill population. Willing to work with individuals with a range of moods behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and congenial, personal manner. 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. Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics. Physically able to perform the duties required for the position. Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations. Ability to read and comprehend the English language, in addition to effectively and fluently communicating 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. Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at CDHS. Effective September 20, 2021, this position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination within thirty (30) business days of hire. Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission''s vaccination guidance. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, please contact [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson''s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado''s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. Essential Attributes : Ability to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations. Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, pull and reach. Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds on occasion. 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 ( [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] ), 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 acknowledgment 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 The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact .us 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 (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 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 . 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

Created: 2025-09-06