Security Hospital Treatment Assistant

Ellis Medicine; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider, Ellis Medicine, seeks a Security Hospital Treatment Assistant to deliver patient care and maintain safety in a secure mental health setting. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant experience, and various mandatory certifications. Successful candidates will ensure a safe environment and assist in rehabilitation practices, engaging with patients directly to support their treatment.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS unexpired unarmed security guard license required.
• Direct patient care experience in healthcare/behavioral health setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass physical examinations and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security in mental health units.
• Assist with direct patient care and rehabilitation activities.
• Conduct rounds to identify safety hazards.

Skills

Crisis Prevention

De-Escalation Techniques

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

ASecurity Hospital Treatment Assistant would provide direct patient care, treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to patients with mental illness in a secure mental health unit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, two years of full-time direct patient care experience working in a health care or behavioral health setting ortwo years of security or law enforcement related experience preferred OR,
• An associate degree and 1 year of full-time direct patient care experience working in a health care or behavioral health setting, year of security or law enforcement related experience OR,
• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid NYS unexpired unarmed security guard license

Must be able to meet, pass and maintain New York State Security Guard Act requirements. Any person being offered employment as a security officer must be able to get a “transaction number” from the Department of State before starting employment. This transaction number will be copied and maintained in the employee file. This includes in part the requirement to pass criminal background checks by way of fingerprinting, 8-hour pre assignment security guard course, 16-hour on the job specific training course within 30 days of employment start and annual training requirements set by the Ellis Medicine, Department of Criminal Justice Services and New York Department of State.

Each employee must complete an “Employee Statement” that will be sent to the Department of State and a copy maintained on site in the employee file. In the event we employ any unlicensed individual this person must be able to pass such requirements within 90 days. Each security officer also must be reported on the “Employee Notification Form” to add and remove employed security officers from the Department of Criminal Justice System, “Association”.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must be able to pass a physical examination and be capable of arduous physical exertion and be capable to withstand exposure to unusual or inclement weather. Actual physical contact may be necessary with persons to maintain order.

The position is located indoors under normal working conditions. Should be able to push/pull 25 lb., lift/move 15 lb. from floor to table, be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to e stationary at a computer terminal or workstation for a prolonged period in addition to being able to squat, stand and walk for a reasonable length of time and distance. Sensory requirements include the ability to articulate and comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to read the English language. The position requires being able to work in inclement weather. This position also includes situations that could be physical/combative situations with patients/visitors which can require the use of restraining and hands on situations.

The following are mandatory certifications that a Security Officer must pass and maintain.

• Crisis Prevention / De-Escalation Training
• 16 Hour Security Academy
• 16 Hour On Job Training
• Security Guard DCJS 8 Hour Annual Course
• Annual training based on the additional certifications held by this position.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Exposure Control Manual regarding:
  • Standard Precautions
  • Blood borne Pathogens.
  • Disposal of needles, syringes, and sharps
  • Cleanup procedures for blood and body fluid spills, storage, handling and disposal of medical waste.
• Will successfully complete and pass annual competency requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all persons and property within the mental health units.
• Provides the Director, Manager or Supervisor with pertinent information concerning the safety of its occupants.
• Patrols mental health units to provide a safe environment for all persons and reports unsafe conditions.
• Assist with direct patient care, treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to patients with mental illness in the mental health units.
• Assist in conducting therapeutic activities, teach, model, and promote acceptable behaviors and verbal skills, encourage patients to participate in physical, recreational, social, educational, and other rehabilitation programs.
• Search unit and/or patient areas for contraband
• Conduct rounds to identify and remediate potential safety hazards and ensure environmental safety.
• Need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff in emergency situations.
• May perform assigned patient care activities and will aid with all aspects of patient’s bath, personal care and assist with providing patient nourishment.
• May obtain and record objective patient data and patient care activities performed on the appropriate form in the medical record.
• May assist with patient activity using correct body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Will perform one to one observation for patient protection and communicate observations, maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient and will assist in maintaining a neat, well organized work area.
• Will facilitate groups and activities and document on the appropriate form in the medical record.
• Will be prepared to respond to code situations.
• May collect and identify laboratory specimens.
• Investigates and reports all security incidents, completes all appropriate logs and paperwork, and ensures proper communications of incidents to appropriate staff.
• Secures a crime scene until appropriate authorities arrive.
• Properly handles and inventories patient valuables and departmental cash escorts.
• Notifies appropriate staff of unusual occurrences that require immediate attention.
• Responds to Code situations in a timely and appropriate manner and initiates or assists control of the incident. Monitors Code 9.39 patients.
• Respond to customer calls in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner, provide optimal customer service and document call information.
• Communicates with patients, patients’ families, and staff to ensure safety, patient satisfaction and excellent customer service is provided.
• Collaborates with other departments throughout the organization and participates in hospital related matters.

• Provide on the job training to new employees.
• Complete required training as assigned (i.e., hospital, departmental, health streams).
• Complies with Hospital and department policies, work rules and requirements.
• Adhere to patient privacy policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to the Making Ellis Exceptional (MEE) Behaviors & Standards, and initiate, promote, and support change initiatives.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range: $25.72-38.57 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.