Treatment Aide SJC

Job Description

Salary: 17.65-23.19 USD

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1168

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Evenings Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

11a-7p/ 12p-8p

Summary:

Assists both clinical and medical staff to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients. Completes rounding as directed, reports any issues to supervisor/manager immediately. Acts as liaison between staff and patients to promote consistent and timely intervention. Assists with the admission/discharge processes as requested. Participates as a member of the treatment team in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High school diploma
• NYS driver's license required
• Associate degree in Substance abuse, Human Services or Criminal Justice and preferred

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience working in a behavior health or allied field required
• 2 years' direct patient care working with individuals with substance abuse and/or mental Health diagnosis preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of substance use disorders and the recovery process
• Experience with and aptitude for basic computer skills
• Able to communicate directly , using clinical language
• Employs a consistent patient centered approach

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements
• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Required Protective Equipment

1. Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
2. Gown
3. Mask