Chemical Dependency Aide (Part Time, Night Shift)

St. Lawrence Health System; Village of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Inpatient Addiction Recovery Services in Potsdam seeks a Chemical Dependency Aide to support professional staff by performing routine patient care tasks during night shifts. Working 11 p.m.

to 7 a.m., you will help maintain a safe, clean environment under Charge Nurse supervision. The role emphasizes supervision, clerical duties, and transport tasks, with a High School Diploma/Equivalent as the minimum requirement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare or behavioral health is a plus.
• Ability to work night shifts and part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients and coordinate activities, meals and ADL’s.
• Clerical functions and ordering.
• Transport urines, register patients, accompany patients to appointments.
• Documentation- On-the-job orientation and in-services provided.

Skills

Supervision of patients

Clerical tasks

Transportation tasks

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Chemical Dependency AideDepartment: Inpatient Addiction Recovery ServicesLocation: 20 Cottage Street; PotsdamHours Per Week: 15Schedule: 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.1. (_50_%) Supervise patients, including coordination of activities, meals and ADL’s.2. (_25_%) Clerical functions and ordering.3. (_15_%) Transport urines, register patients, accompany patients to appointments.4. (_10_%) Documentation- On-the-job orientation and in-services providedMinimum Qualifications:- High School Diploma/EquivalentUNION:1199 SEIU (CPH) Service, Maintenance & ClericalNote: Not all per diem roles are union eligibleEDUCATION: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 - $26.24The 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.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.