SAFETY AIDE

Samaritan Medical Center; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY is hiring for a mental health support role. The position requires a high school diploma, Behavior Management training, and BLS certification within 3 months.

Candidates should have a year of related experience and a strong emphasis on patient safety and confidentiality. The role involves communicating observations to medical staff, supporting the treatment team, and handling materials and patients safely.

Qualifications

• High school level of knowledge.
• Behavior Management training required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire/transfer.
• Minimum one year experience working with persons suffering from mental illness, alcoholism or substance abuse preferred.
• Observes confidentiality regarding protected health information.
• Demonstrates positive communication, posses tact, discretion, diplomacy and team work skills.
• Supports the decisions of the treatment team.
• Ability to work under stress, able to write legibly, document accurately.
• Must be able to communicate with patient observations to licensed and professional staff.
• Good organizational, priority setting and communication skills.
• Must be self motivated, observant, conscious of safety concerns in the immediate environment, alert to small changes in behavior.
• Ability to recognize and intervene in potentially violent situations.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, interact in a method that is appropriate for the age group to which the service is provided.
• Ability to move and lift supplies up to 75 pounds and to safely move, transport patients using safe handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the treatment team decisions and collaborate with staff.
• Communicate patient observations to licensed and professional staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Work under stress while ensuring safety and proper handling of supplies.
• Provide age-appropriate interaction and clear communication with patients.

Skills

Behavior management training

BLS certification

Confidentiality

Communication

Team work

Safety awareness

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location and Department

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.7680 SMC MENTAL HEALTH

Pay Range

Pay Range: $16.94 - $26.26

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school level of knowledge.
• Behavior Management training required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire/transfer.
• Minimum one year experience working with persons suffering from mental illness, alcoholism or substance abuse preferred.
• Observes confidentiality regarding protected health information.
• Demonstrates positive communication, posses tact, discretion, diplomacy and team work skills.
• Supports the decisions of the treatment team.
• Ability to work under stress, able to write legibly, document accurately.
• Must be able to communicate with patient observations to licensed and professional staff.
• Good organizational, priority setting and communication skills.
• Must be self motivated, observant, conscious of safety concerns in the immediate environment, alert to small changes in behavior.
• Ability to recognize and intervene in potentially violent situations.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, interact in a method that is appropriate for the age group to which the service is provided.
• Ability to move and lift supplies up to 75 pounds and to safely move, transport patients using safe handling equipment.

Shift and Hours

Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours: 36

Equal Opportunity Statement

Samaritan is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Company Culture and Benefits

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.

In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.