Residential Assistant

Residential Assistant

Job Category: Resident Assistant Requisition Number: RESID006699

Posted: September 10, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Interim House West Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Job Details

Description

Receive a daily report and logbook from staff on the previous shift. Maintain a daily log of all activities occurring during the shift. Provide a verbal report to incoming staff.

Responsibilities:

• Answer calls from the Registered Nurse when needed.
• Provide adjunct care for participants, including ice packs and heat packs.
• Check vital signs, weight, and record information when required by the Registered Nurse.
• Log new residents' belongings as well as any items received for residents during business hours.
• Conduct a random hourly bedroom check daily.
• Participate in the program evaluation process as necessary, including data collection.
• Contact the on-call staff person, Facility Manager, or Program Director (in cases of emergency) for instructions on weekends and weeknights.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions
• Knowledge of the special needs of women struggling with addiction
• Ability to set consistent, fair limits when appropriate while maintaining a sensitive and supportive attitude in relation to residents
• Ability to act as a role model for the residents
• High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Attention to Detail

Intermediate

Organized

Intermediate

Effective Communication

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Knowledge of the special needs of women struggling with addiction Thorough knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions

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