What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Assistant (PRN River Road) position at Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? Cumberland Heights is more than a campus on 177 acres, it’s a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all of the following depending on assigned area and shift :
- Welcomes new patients and / or family members to campus, assisting with orientation to the campus and program as directed;
- Assists in managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery, consulting with clinical staff as needed;
- Assists with community groups, in-house and outside 12 step meetings, and 12 step discussion / study groups as assigned.
- Monitors patients, including making rounds and bed checks as assigned, assisting to create a safe treatment environment;
- Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and / or other therapeutic recreation activities as assigned, operating within the guidelines of the Fleet Management Safety Program, as well as monitoring patients for safety;
- Assists Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure based therapies as assigned;
- Utilizing Handle with Care, de-escalates potential and actual crisis situations as needed;
- Performs CPR and First Aid as needed;
- Participates in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management activities as assigned;
- Documents pertinent information into the electronic patient record.
- Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
- Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
- Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
- Reacts productively to change.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Requirements :
WORK ENVIRONMENT
