Alcoholism Rehab Assistant

Location: City of Binghamton

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** Position Overview
** The Alcoholism Rehab Assistant at United Health Services (UHS) supports adults in addiction recovery through hands-on patient care, therapeutic engagement, and safety-focused monitoring. This role assists with activities of daily living, patient rounding, and documentation that directly influence care outcomes in an inpatient behavioral health setting. The Alcoholism Rehab Assistant helps create a compassionate, recovery-oriented environment grounded in teamwork, trust, and connection.

At UHS, every interaction strengthens patient progress and team success.

This role offers purpose-driven work, strong collaboration, and the opportunity to grow while making an impact on our community.
Shift available:
Per Diem
** Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
** M4 Inpatient Addiction Medicine (New Horizons), UHS Binghamton General Hospital
** Work Shift and

Schedule:

** This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.
** Compensation Range:**$17.05 - $22.17 per hour, depending on experience
** This position is not eligible for benefits.**-----#
** Job Responsibilities
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* Essential Functions:

*** Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)—including hygiene, grooming, meals, and hydration—to promote comfort, dignity, and participation in treatment
* Measure and document clinical observations (vital signs, weight, intake/output) accurately and timely to support patient monitoring and clinical decision-making
* Perform patient rounding according to organizational standards to reinforce safety, therapeutic structure, and recovery-focused engagement
* Observe patient behavior and milieu activity and communicate relevant updates to the Charge Nurse to support early identification of concerns and appropriate interventions
* Provide recovery-oriented support and therapeutic engagement by modeling healthy coping strategies and reinforcing program philosophy with patients and families
* Facilitate patient discussion groups related to key steps in recovery as assigned, supporting peer connection and treatment participation
* Complete documentation (progress notes and therapeutic environment flow sheets) after completing required in-services, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, to ensure accurate and compliant records
** Scope and Impact:*
* * Contribute to patient safety and unit stability by maintaining consistent presence, using supportive communication, and reinforcing structured routines in a fast-paced care setting
* Escalate changes in patient condition or safety concerns promptly to the Charge Nurse, supporting timely clinical evaluation and continuity of care
* Support a therapeutic environment by assisting with patient engagement throughout the shift, helping reduce barriers to participation in recovery activities
* Maintain a clean, organized unit environment by completing assigned housekeeping tasks (e.g., wiping surfaces, emptying waste, refrigerator defrosting) to support infection prevention and patient experience
* Provide team support for clinical workflow by filing, organizing charts, and preparing admission/transfer/discharge documentation to sustain unit efficiency and readiness
** Compliance and Professional:*
* * Protect patient privacy and confidentiality by following HIPAA requirements and using appropriate discretion in all verbal, written, and electronic communications
* Adhere to infection prevention and patient safety standards including hand hygiene, environmental cleaning expectations, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) use per organizational policy
* Complete required training, in-services, and competency validations within established timelines,…