Treatment Aide

Addiction Recovery•Crownsville, MD

1d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Hope House is looking to fill some of its TA positions with individuals that can provide compassionate care for our patients. Multiple positions available! Evenings and Weekends especially needed. Under the direction of the Treatment Aide Supervisor, this individual is responsible for providing assistance to the nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, and counseling departments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Maintains vehicle log and a valid driver’s license
Remain current with CPR

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in addiction or acute inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

Ensures facility security and patient safety and security
Conduct and facilitate fire drills on a monthly per basis per shift, and recording the results for corporate compliance standards
Checking and maintaining clear stairwells and fire escapes, each shift, for accessibility
Completing building rounds on each shift to ensure patient/client compliance with program guidelines and safety issues
Correct identified problems when possible, getting a supervisors intervention where needed
Report problems which require additional help for resolution
Co-facilitates Community Meetings, EFC/Halfway House meetings with counselor, associate counselor, or nurse on duty as requested.
Assists in admission, discharge, and transfers of all patients.
Assist in new patient orientation through providing appropriate level of care booklets.
Monitors patient behavior as per written guidelines.
Consults with on-duty nurse and counselors as needed, interviews where appropriate
Reports problems to proper authorities, supervisors, and/or managers for inclusion in requisite report such the Behavior Log or the Shift Report.
Responsible for completing variety of Infection Control activities:
Participates in Crisis Intervention /Emergency preparedness by:
Assists in or directly transports patients to outside meetings or appointments
Collects urine samples as requested and in accordance with Hope House policies and procedures
Documents building rounds and absences from facility in the facility log book for each shift, as direct by supervisor
Interacts with patients in a professional manner; demonstrating positive behaviors and serving as a role model for behavior change
Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with co-workers
Attends and participates in shift report with team members
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.