Safety Aide

Pay Range: Starting at $16.94

The base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. Shift differentials have been included in the range. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity and contracts.

Minimum Education Requirement :

High school level of knowledge. Behavior Management training required within 6 months of hire.

Minimum Experience Requirement :

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.

This is a non stationary position with movement constantly throughout the unit. Must be able to detect, perceive, observe, inspect, identify safety risks continuously amongst patients and staff and to communicate and exhange accurate information concerning these risks.

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.

Minimum License Requirement :

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

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