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Direct Care II (DOH/NMRC #11918)

Salary

 

$17.39 - $27.83 Hourly

$36,179 - $57,886 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HB

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for on-going recruitment and may close at any time.  Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico.

Why does the job exist?

 
Direct Care treats patients with Chemical Dependency and Medical Rehabilitation needs.

How does it get done?

 
Taking vital signs, collect specimens, Transfer patients in/out of bed, lifting and bending required, report pertinent findings, abnormal vital signs, change in behavior and functional activities, check for skin breakdown/swelling have the ability to be rotated to any shift or unit. withstand prolonged hours of work. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Read, write, and comprehend information and follow orders/directives. Perform basic mathematical computations. Think logically and effectively analyze situations and use good judgment.

Who are the customers?

 
NMRC is Specialty Hospital that treats patients with Chemical Dependency and Medical Rehabilitation needs.

Ideal Candidate

 
Ability to perform essential functions Ability to perform work within the physical demands Possess a valid New Mexico driver's license.

Minimum Qualification

 
High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must complete a Defensive Driving Course. Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language that includes but is not limited to warnings on cleaning products and hazardous materials.

Working Conditions

 
This position will provide services in an Specialty Hospital setting involving extended periods of walking, sitting, standing, bending and lifting from 0 to 100 +.  Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Incumbent may be exposed to potentially violent patients in volatile situations requiring crisis. computer and telephone usage.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Mariko Morales. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Date Posted
05/21/2025
Job Reference
154228
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Roswell, NM
Category
Medical Assistant
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