Nursing Assistant

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center!

Nursing Assistants provide hands-on patient care and support in inpatient programs, including detox, rehab, and residential treatment. They help maintain a safe, caring environment while working with the healthcare team to support patient well-being.

Full Time and Part Time available. This position is eligible for applicable shift differentials.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist patients with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and using the bathroom
• Help patients move safely, including transfers and using wheelchairs, walkers, or canes
• Provide nursing care by performing medical tasks including vital signs, weight, finger-stick blood tests, ECGs, and breathalyzer tests. Collect specimens for point-of-care testing as needed.
• Make sure patients eat, drink, and stay hydrated
• Assist with room searches, skin assessments, conduct patient safety checks are required
• Guide patients for scheduled medications, provider visits, lab tests, groups and activities, etc.
• Monitor medical supply inventory and replenish stock
• Provide assistance during admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Provide emotional support and help during emergencies and/or crisis situations. Complete incident reports as necessary
• Encourage patients to take part in their treatment and recovery
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is intended to provide general guidance and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to assess medical needs and provide patient care. For patient care needs, this is an on-site role. Consistently move self about patient care areas. Occasionally lift and move medical equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance. Ability to verbally communicate related to patient care. Consistent computer and phone, general office equipment use. Update medical records while in a stationary position up to 30% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in NYS preferred.
• Related experience in healthcare, nursing, or behavioral health. Experience in detox, rehab, or withdrawal management settings is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or obtain within 60 days)
• Basic knowledge of substance use and mental health required, familiarity with OASAS, ASAM, and Joint Commission standards is preferred.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.