Detox Assistant - PT Saturday and Sunday

NEXUS FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER•Dallas, TX

1d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Recovery Center is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women and families heal from substance use disorder. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care, from detox through residential and outpatient treatment, rooted in trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone we serve. At Nexus, our culture is built on the same values we bring to our clients: respect, compassion, and integrity. Our team is made up of professionals who are serious about the work and about each other, and we are committed to building a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to grow. If you're looking for work that matters, a team that shows up, and an organization that invests in the people doing the hard work, then we'd love to meet you. This position is for Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm. The Detox Assistant is responsible for providing safe and quality care to clients in a medically supervised detoxification program for individuals experiencing withdrawal from alcohol and/or drugs. Working under the supervision of nursing and/or clinical staff, the Detox Assistant helps monitor clients, maintain a safe and structured environment, assists with daily client needs, and supports medical and clinical program staff in providing quality care during the detoxification process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of withdrawal from drugs and/or alcohol.
Proficient in common office technology tools, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
Knowledge regarding signs that a client appears drowsy or sedated due to medication(s).
Ability to monitor and manage the care of detox clients.
Ability to gather and document client health histories and current medical symptoms.
Observe and document administration of medications in clients eMar.
Strong, observation, verbal, and written communication abilities.
Ability to follow medical and program protocols.
Respects confidentiality always.
Follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information.
Adheres to the agency’s compliance plan, code of conduct, and the Nexus policies & procedures.
Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence, promptly.
Ability to work at the maximum capacity of all required expectations.
As a condition of continued employment, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all training required to stay in compliance with state licensure rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant program preferred.
Experience in substance abuse treatment, behavioral health, healthcare, or residential care preferred.
Experience working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders or withdrawal symptoms preferred.

Responsibilities

Help orient new clients to the detox program, rules, and expectations.
Monitor clients on the detox unit to ensure safety and well-being.
Complete vitals, COWS, and CIWA, and enter vitals in CMBHS and Welligent, as needed for detox clients.
This role also completes case notes in Welligent documenting any important medical information for clients.
Assist with monitoring withdrawal symptoms and alert medical staff to concerns or medical emergencies.
Assist clients with basic needs such as meals, hydration, hygiene supplies, linens, and comfort items.
Encourage compliance with medical and program instructions.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe detox environment.
Assist with room preparation for new admissions and room turnovers after discharge.
Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies such as linens, hygiene products, and snacks.
Document observations, client interactions, and incidents according to facility policy.
Communicate client concerns, behavioral issues, or medical symptoms to nursing or clinical staff promptly.
Follow emergency procedures in the event of medical or behavioral crises.
Ensure clients adhere to medication schedule.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in staff logs, shift reports, incident reports, facility forms, and/or other reports promptly.
Completes required checks of the dorm and hourly physical rounds, checking on clients.
Completes all required online trainings, attends all required in person trainings and/or staff meetings.
Performs random room searches and bed checks when necessary.
Conducts and documents urine screenings.
Completes chart audits, medication record audits, and medication counts, as needed.
Complies with all licensing and regulatory standards for medication storage, disposal, counting, reconciliation, etc.
Check in/out client belongings on admission/discharge.
Other duties may be assigned.