Client Care Aide II - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5093080) Apply  Client Care Aide II - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo Salary $22.12 - $30.97 Hourly Location Pueblo, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIB 02644 09/25/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH - CMHIP Opening Date 09/25/2025 Closing Date 10/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Magalie.Chapman@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Primary Physical Work Address Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo 1600 W. 24th Street Pueblo, CO. 81003 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. ***This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 4 % from July 1st, 2025 - June 30th 2026*** Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefits package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! 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. Opt-in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job Position Location: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo Unit: Varies Full-Time, In-Person About the Position: This position works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse and assists with psychiatric and medical nursing care of mentally ill patients; observes, reports, and documents patients’ behavior, physical condition (including vital signs, blood pressure, weights, patient reports of pain, etc.), and reactions to medications and treatment; and provides input into planning patient treatment plans; monitors and intervenes to ensure a safe and therapeutic patient milieu; and provides immediate crisis intervention when indicated. Provides basic hands-on care in a safe, clean, and infection-controlled manner, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, skin care, range of motion exercises, positioning, ambulation, transferring, toileting, feeding, transportation, and assistance with patients’ laundry, safety checks, and documentation of all the above. Duties in this position include: Clinical Skills: + Under the supervision of a registered nurse, interact with patients to build and sustain a therapeutic relationship that promotes the patient’s psychiatric recovery and mental health. . + Utilizes therapeutic interventions to manage crises and manage assaultive and disruptive behaviors. + Promptly responds to the patient’s psychiatric and/or medical crisis. + Follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations. + Supports and assists patients in accomplishing activities of daily living (ADLs) through monitoring, teaching, supporting, and direct assistance, when needed. Provides direct patient care, including bathing & showering, personal hygiene, shaving, brushing teeth, care of personal items, laundry, toileting, dressing, undressing, assisting in and out of bed, feeding programs, toileting programs, range of motion, transporting, and interacting socially to meet patients’ basic needs + Prepares patients by explaining actions and interventions before providing care, whenever possible + Responds to duress alarm. + Documents observations, care provided, and patient response on flowsheets or other charting formats as assigned and required by hospital policy + Maintain professional boundaries with patients and their families. + Assures that the patient is treated with dignity and respect, maintaining the patient’s privacy + Communicates to provide or exchange information while keeping registered nurses and other staff informed of patient status and patient issues + Escorts patients to appointments on the grounds and transports within the community + Learns, completes, and maintains competency in patient care, including taking vital signs, patient hygiene, and personal care. + Organizes time daily to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, documents timely at the end of each shift. Accountability: + Understands and adheres to CMHIP standards and guidelines, including Treatment Plans, the Infection Control Manual, the Rainbow book, and Emergency Guides. + Follows and upholds infection control standards and regulations. + Complies with the CMHIP Employee Code of Conduct and the organization’s Ethics policies. + Follows and adheres to all nursing competencies associated with the CCA II. + Understands and utilizes the nursing chain of command. + Assists RN and MHC to complete precaution levels and accountability sheets. + Provides safe and secure transport for patients to locations such as the yard, gym, visits, administrative conference room, staffing and disposition reviews, and court or community reintegration sites. + Documents tasks in accordance with Nursing Department standards. + Knows how to access and is expected to utilize the nursing drive on the computer. + Responsible for ensuring that the educational profile is current and up to date. + Participates in the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QA/PI) process at the unit level, as directed by the Lead Nurse. + Attends weekly nursing rounds or reviews the information in the weekly Nursing Executive Council (NEC) minutes to stay informed about nursing directions, new information, and any changes to policies, procedures, or instructions. + Any incidents of harassment or workplace violence should be reported by alerting public safety, the charge RN, the Lead Nurse, and the nursing appointing authority regarding such claims. + Arrives to work on time and prepared to begin the shift at the scheduled time. Clocks in and out for scheduled work hours to prevent any unnecessary unauthorized overtime. Follows policies related to use of leave (Addenda C-9 ; 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, supervisors, and customers to anticipate problems and ensure departmental efficiency. + Adapts communication methods to suit different audiences, promoting a positive environment. Maintains professionalism in all interactions with co-workers and patients. + Receives and reviews cross-shift reports from the outgoing RN and stays informed about all 1:1 patients, SP II status, and any medical or psychological issues affecting each patient. + Addresses patient complaints at the unit level and reports any allegations of abuse immediately to the charge RN, lead nurse, or nursing authority, while also referring them to public safety. + Alerts the RN to any exceptions or changes in patient status, including suicidal or homicidal ideation, and identifies needs for medication or RN intervention. + Completes necessary paperwork, routing it to the appropriate areas or individuals, including incident reports and documentation of injuries on the job. + Corrects and reports any hazardous environmental conditions to the charge RN. + Treats all patients and staff with respect. Interactions with all persons are positive, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and encourage open communication and mutual trust. Other Duties as Assigned + Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED) AND One year (1) experience in an mental health or inpatient hospital setting 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 Preferred Qualifications: + Experience working in a mental or behavioral health setting + Possession of CNA License + Experience assisting residents/patients with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care with the mentally ill population. + 1 year experience in an inpatient setting + Previous State experience Conditions of Employment: + Full Background check. Name check, TRAILS and Fingerprinting, CAPS + Must be 21 years of age or older + A Tuberculosis Test (TB), and other required immunizations will be required upon hire. + May be required to work overtime as needed on a shift or weekend not part of scheduled hours (days, evenings, or nights). + Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License + Use, handling, or exposure to hazardous materials (may be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals) + Travel-May need to travel to other state locations; transports patients to appointments within the community + Shift work- May work days, evenings, and nights + May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals + Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patients either during or at 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, include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments, and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics; + Possess the physical ability to complete CTI and CPR; + Lift arms above head and kick as high as one's 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; + 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. 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 contactMagalie.Chapman@state.co.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 (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 (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/) + 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 STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)   To Toll-Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support) NA 01 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 02 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 03 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. 04 The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links. + This information is available to me and I have read this information. + I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.) 05 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application. + Yes + No 06 If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience). 07 How many years of experience working in a mental health setting do you have? + I have no experience + 6 months- 1 year experience + 1-2 years experience + Over two years experience 08 How many years of experience assisting the mentally ill population with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) do you have? + I have 6months to 1 year experience + 1- 2 years experience + 2 - 3 years experience + Over 3 years Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email