Per Diem Attendant (Float - Overnight)
Company: Milestone Recovery
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Our Mission is to
provide compassionate care and services to empower individuals
experiencing substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and
homelessness to attain an enhanced quality of life regardless of
ability to pay. Position Profile: The Detox Attendant is
responsible for assisting the Detox staff in the implementation of
the patients’ health care and supporting the function of the
Medically Monitored Withdrawal Unit. This role will also be
cross-trained in our 28-day Residential and Extended Care programs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Assist the nursing staff
in implementation of an appropriate health treatment plan with each
patient (under supervision of the staff nurse and program manager).
Observe the overall health of all patients and report adverse
findings promptly to the staff nurse. Support the function of the
Detoxification Unit assisting and maintaining with the Detox daily
schedule, sanitation, inter-departmental collaboration to support
client and staffing needs. May be responsible for cleaning up
bodily fluids. Help in maintaining necessary records & reports in
an accurate & confidential manner. Be willing and able to work as a
team member. May have the option to pick up shifts in Residential
Program. Perform other related duties as assigned. Compensation:
Compensation for this position is $20.00 per hour applicable shift
differentials ($2.50 per hour weekend; $2.50 per hour overnight;
$5.00 per hour weekend overnight) Physical demands and work
environment : Freedom of movement on a regular basis. Operating
basic office equipment in a normal office environment. Ability to
lift up to 50lbs. May spend extended periods operating a desktop
computer, requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity;
physical activity requires walking, bending, standing and lifting.
Requirements: Qualifications Required: A minimum of a High School
Diploma or GED equivalent. One year’s experience directly related
to chronic substance use and mental illness is highly desired.
Keywords: Milestone Recovery, Somerville , Per Diem Attendant (Float - Overnight), Healthcare , Portland, Massachusetts
