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Location

Toms River, NJ | United States

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Job description

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.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, CADC preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with substance abuse disorders and the dually diagnosed population strongly preferred
• Experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred
• Previous experience as a nurse aide or Patient Care Associate helpful
• Maintains required Heart Saver CPR Certification/course completion status
• Successful completion of orientation, mandatory education and trainings and High Reliability/Safety Together training

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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