Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

New Dawn Treatment Center has been a leader in addiction treatment for over 30 years, serving more than a thousand individuals annually across our 10 locations in Sacramento, CA. We are dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment with a person-centered approach, ensuring that every client experiences transformative care.

Summary

We are seeking a Caregiver to join our team at New Dawn Treatment Center. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our medical staff and enhancing the client experience through compassionate care and efficient medical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with client examinations and procedures.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories accurately.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the medical office environment.
• Provide exceptional client service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate client records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Support the medical team in delivering high-quality care to clients.
• Under supervision of medical staff, monitors, logs, and report detoxification symptoms and/ or significant changes to Director of Nursing, Staff Nurse, or on call MD.
• Medication pass (controlled and non-controlled)/ observation of self-administration. Physical documentation of controlled medications
• Reporting medication errors.
• Drive vehicles to pick up medications, transport clients, etc.

Requirements

• Experience working with clients at various levels of care, with an emphasis on substance use disorder or mental health treatment preferred. 
• High levels of empathy and patience
• Knowledge of physiology and internal medicine principles.
• Ability to take vital signs accurately and perform basic medical procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient service.
  

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals seeking recovery, we invite you to apply today to join our dedicated team at New Dawn Treatment Center!