Safety Care Associate - Toms River, NJ

Job Title: Safety Care Associate

Location: Central Jersey Behavioral

Department Name: Short Term Care (STC)

Req #: 0000214032

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.83 - $23.83 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview :

The Safety Care Associate is a Patient Care Associate with experience working with the dual diagnosis patients who will have a primary focus on ensuring the safe milieu of the unit. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: conducting mandatory Q15 patient safety checks, environmental safety rounds, 1:1 patient safety watches, assisting with group facilitation and the search and logging of patient belongings. Under direct supervision of the unit director or designee, the Safety Care Associate will assist with providing direct patient care and reinforcing Safety Together core values and implementing safety initiatives and will participate as a member of the Work Place Violence committee. All methods of practice and/or work performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and procedures and be carried to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.

Qualifications :

Required :

• High School graduate or GED
• Minimum one-year of experience
• Successful completion of orientation, mandatory education and trainings

Preferred :

• CADC
• Experience working in a behavioral health setting
• Previous experience as a Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide, Patient Care Associate, or Patient Care Technician
• Knowledge and experience working with substance-abuse disorders and dually diagnosed population

Certifications and Licenses Required :

• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements :

• Day shift
• Per Diem

Essential Functions :

• 1:1 patient safety watches
• Environmental safety rounds
• Assisting with group facilitation
• Search and logging of patient belongings
• Conducting mandatory Q15 patient safety checks

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer