Treatment Aide SJC

Catholic Health System

Cheektowaga, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Criminal Justice, Driver's License, High School Diploma, Infectious Diseases, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Treatment, Time Management
LOCATION
Cheektowaga, NY
POSTED
19 days ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.400000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1168

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours:

11:00am-7:00pm

Summary:

Assists both clinical and medical staff to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients. Completes rounding as directed, reports any issues to supervisor/manager immediately. Acts as liaison between staff and patients to promote consistent and timely intervention. Assists with the admission/discharge processes as requested. Participates as a member of the treatment team in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of Catholic Health.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • High school diploma
  • NYS driver's license required
  • Associate degree in Substance abuse, Human Services or Criminal Justice and preferred

EXPERIENCE

  • One (1) year experience working in a behavior health or allied field required
  • 2 years' direct patient care working with individuals with substance abuse and/or mental Health diagnosis preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of substance use disorders and the recovery process
  • Experience with and aptitude for basic computer skills
  • Able to communicate directly , using clinical language
  • Employs a consistent patient centered approach

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

  • May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
  • May be exposed to toxic chemicals
  • Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
  • May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements
  • Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
  • Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
  • Handles emergency or crisis situations
  • Subject to many interruptions
  • Required Protective Equipment

  1. Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
  2. Gown
  3. Mask

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org