SAFETY AIDE

Location:

Samaritan Medical Center

Department:

01.7680 SMC MENTAL HEALTH

Pay Range:

$16.94 - $26.26

Care for our community, and your career.

• High school level of knowledge.   

• Behavior Management training required within 6 months of hire. 

• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire/transfer. 

• Minimum one year experience working with persons suffering from mental illness, alcoholism or substance abuse preferred.  

• Observes confidentiality regarding protected health information. Demonstrates positive communication, posses tact, discretion, diplomacy and team work skills. Supports the decisions of the treatment team.  

• Ability to work under stress, able to write legibly, document accurately. Must be able to communicate with patient observations to licensed and professional staff.  

• Good organizational, priority setting and communication skills. Must be self motivated, observant, conscious of safety concerns in the immediate environment, alert to small changes in behavior.  

• Ability to  recognize and intervene in potentially violent situations. Must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, interact in a method that is appropriate for the age group to which the service is provided. 

•  Ability to move and lift supplies up to 75 pounds and to safely move, transport patients using safe handling equipment. 

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.  

Work Shift:

FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours:

36

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.