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001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a Regular full-time GeroPsych Technician to support nursing staff and patients at 601 Elmwood Ave. The role requires 40 hours weekly and offers a compensation range of $18.33 to $24.75 per hour, depending on experience and internal equity.

The position emphasizes patient safety, therapeutic interactions, and daily living support, including ambulation, hygiene, and nutrition, with opportunities to contribute to a caring, inclusive healthcare

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; 1 year of patient care or psychiatric training preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining patient and staff safety by monitoring patient care.
• Implements therapeutic interventions to maintain patient safety and promote healthy behaviors.
• Assists patients with ambulation, hygiene, nutrition, and activities of daily living.
• Identifies risks and early signs of escalating behaviors such as agitation, confusion, or anxiety.
• Applies problem solving and critical thinking to support behavioral interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Flexible thinking

Innovative patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500415 GeroPsych Tech-Nursing Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 203 H Compensation Range: $18.33 - $24.75 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining patient and staff safety by monitoring patient and assisting delegated nursing care.
• Incorporates therapeutic and diversionary interventions to maintain patient safety, refocus the patient, and promote healthy behaviors as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Incorporates therapeutic and diversionary interventions to maintain patient safety, refocus the patient, and promote healthy behaviors.
• Assists patients with ambulation, hygiene, nutrition, linen changes, and other activities of daily living.
• Identifies potential risks and early signs of escalating patient behaviors, such as agitation, confusion, and anxiety.
• Keeps patient and staff safety at the forefront, engaging the patient in reduction techniques to maintain safety.
• Incorporates problem solving and critical thinking skills to help implement behavioral interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma required 1 year of experience related to patient care or psychiatric training preferred or less than 1 year (six months) of nursing education preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work independently required
• Innovative with patient care required
• Flexible in thinking and approach required

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.