Chemical Dependency Aide (Part Time, Night Shift)

120 Canton - Potsdam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Chemical Dependency Aide to support inpatient addiction recovery services at Potsdam location. The role assists with patient care and ensures a safe, clean environment under Charge Nurse supervision.

The position is 15 hours weekly, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with duties including supervising patients, clerical tasks, transporting urines and registering patients, and documenting on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients and coordinate activities, meals and ADLs.
• Clerical functions and ordering.
• Transport urines, register patients, accompany to appointments.
• Documentation and on-the-job orientation provided.

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Chemical Dependency Aide

Department

Inpatient Addiction Recovery Services

Location

20 Cottage Street; Potsdam

Hours Per Week

15

Schedule

11 p.m. until 7 a.m.

SUMMARY

To assist the professional personnel by performing routine functions of patient care and support. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse. Adheres to the professional standards of NYS OASAS.

Responsibilities

• ( _50_%) Supervise patients, including coordination of activities, meals and ADL’s.
• ( _25_%) Clerical functions and ordering.
• ( _15_%) Transport urines, register patients, accompany patients to appointments.
• ( _10_%) Documentation - On-the-job orientation and in-services provided.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

Union

1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & Clerical Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

Licenses / Certifications

Physical Requirements

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$18.46 - $26.24 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Company Overview

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.