Residential Aide- Full Time (Nightshift)
Description
Mount Sinai Wellness Center is looking for a Residential Aide who will work as part of a high-functioning care team. The Residential Aide carries out designated resident care and administers medications and treatments consistent with orders and in compliance with facility policies and procedures and DHHS regulations. The position will adhere to and embody the Company’s Mission, Vision, Values and Principles.
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Works in the nurse’s station to answer questions and direct clients.
- Knowledge of the company and services offered and can accurately describe this information to new clients.
- Accompanying clients outside for cigarette breaks..
- Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts with them in an appropriate manner.
- Assisting medical or kitchen staff with any other related tasks.
- Assist in admission process (UA collection, searching property, BA testing, sanitation, etc.).
- Thoroughly searches individuals’ belongings upon admission and properly disposes of any forbidden items.
- Properly logs and stores individuals’ belongings.
- Passing, logging and disposal of medications.
- Always demonstrates proper handwashing techniques and uses gloves whenever necessary.
- Completes hourly rounds for each client and appropriately assesses the environment/need for increased checks.
- Assists with the discharge process and completes all necessary documentation.
- Participates in facility quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improved patient experience
- Attend staff meetings and participates in those meetings.
- Support organizational and departmental philosophies, goals, and objectives and through own behavior lead and motivate others to do so.
- Any other related tasks as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
- Ability to successfully complete training in, and demonstrate a practical use of, CPR, First Aid and behavior intervention techniques. (Training will be provided)
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform general household upkeep and maintenance.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with an acute attention to detail.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent critical and forward-thinking skills.
- Previous experience with EHR systems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of diplomacy and political awareness, and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.
- Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Excellent growth and development opportunities
- Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic
Here is what you can expect from us:
Mount Sinai Wellness Center, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.
Mount Sinai Wellness Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.