Job Information
RWJBarnabas Health Safety Care Associate in Toms River, New Jersey
Safety Care AssociateReq #:0000157128
Category:Behavioral and Mental Health
Status:Part-Time
Shift:Evening
Facility:Central Jersey Behavioral Health
Department:Kimball North East (KNE)
Location:
Central Jersey Behavioral, 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Overview:
The Safety Care Associate is a Patient Care Associate with experience working with dual-diagnosis patients who will have a primary focus on ensuring the safe milieu of the unit. 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.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School graduate or GED
Successful completion of orientation, mandatory education, and trainings and High Reliability/ Safety Together training
Preferred:
CADC
Knowledge and experience working with substance abuse disorders and dually diagnosed population
Experience working in a behavioral health setting
Previous experience as a nurse aide or patient care associate is helpful
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- High School graduate or GED
Scheduling Requirements:
Shift working, 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Part Time
Essential Functions:
Conducting mandatory Q15 patient safety checks
Environmental safety rounds
1:1 patient safety watches
Assisting with group facilitation
Search and logging of patient belongings
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Short & Long-Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
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