Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $37253 to $45660 Annually
"Other" Explanation There are various shifts and pass days available. These positions are being filled on a continuous recruitment basis. Please contact the agency for more information.
Workday
Minimum Qualifications 1.Any current DDSCTA 1 in title
Duties Description -Sees to the safety of patients engaging in behavior dangerous to themselves or others.
-Applies physical restraints to acting out patients as ordered by a physician.
-Observes patients in restraint or seclusion and follows prescribed procedures in caring for such patients.
-Applies therapeutic techniques such as ?talking down techniques? to stabilize acting out patients.
-To the extent qualified, may pass or assist in passing medications to patients.
-Provides close observation of high-risk suicidal patients with frequent notes recorded on patient’s behavior.
-Maintains order and a secure environment for patients, visitors and staff through the application of therapeutic methods and attitudes whenever possible.
-Orients new patients to the established policies and procedures of the Secure Care Unit.
-Conducts periodic checks to account for each patient as required by facility policies and procedures.
-Escorts patients to all off-ward activities within the facility and to all appointments and activities off the facility grounds.
-Escorts patients to and from meals and accounts for all eating utensils before patients leave dining area.
-Observes all patients during visits with friends and relatives to insure that no contraband is provided to patients.
-Attends to the personal needs of a group of clients/patients who are unable to take care of themselves by grooming, feeding, washing and moving the individuals.
-Interests and entertains a group of clients/patients in recreational games and pastimes in order that they may develop skills in recognizing shapes, objects and colors, and develops body-mind coordination and social and individual awareness.
-In accordance with special instructions, may supply patients with individual doses of medication and attend to simple medical procedures in which there are no alternative courses of action to be followed.
Additional Comments Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.