Alcoholism Rehab Assistant

Position Overview

A part‑time Alcoholism Rehab Assistant at UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

Schedule:

24 hours per week, Evening Shift (4‑7PM).
Primary Unit:
Memorial 4 Inpatient Addiction Medicine (New Horizons).
Compensation: $17.05 – $22.17 per hour, depending on experience.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, grooming, eating, and hydration.
• Measure and record vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other clinical measurements.
• Perform patient rounding in accordance with UHS standards and report any changes in condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintain a safe, infection‑controlled environment and a clean unit, including defrosting the refrigerator, emptying waste cans, and wiping down station surfaces every shift.
• Document patient progress notes and milieu therapy flow sheets under Charge Nurse supervision after successful completion of in‑services.
• Act as a role model of recovery, promoting hopefulness and positive relationships with patients and their families.
• Conduct patient discussion groups on key steps in recovery as needed.
• Support the team with administrative duties such as filing, chart stamping, lab sheet preparation, and organizing admission, transfer, and discharge charts.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum required).
• Preferred:
  Previous experience working in a chemical dependency program.
• Preferred:
  Personal recovery experience with AA, NA, ACOA, and/or Al‑Anon.

• Hourly wage: $17.05 – $22.17, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours per week.
• Paid time off accrual from day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and access to financial advisors.
• Employee assistance program, virtual mental health support, and wellness rewards up to $400 per year.
• Other volunteer and community‑engagement opportunities.

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.