Residential Aide - PT 16 hrs. Friday - Saturday 3 pm - 11 pm - North Colony

Residential Aide

2nd Shift: 16 hours Friday - Saturday 3 pm - 11 pm $20.17 Hourly Position: Residential Aide Program: North Colony Location: Meriden Weekend shift differentials of $1 more an hour ($21.17)

Scope of Service: Assists individuals with daily personal routines and includes providing prompts for daily living skills, skill-building activities, and participation in groups. Provides companionship to residents and establishes a trusting and professional relationship. Works with licensed or visiting nursing personnel to monitor medical concerns and observe interaction with medications, as indicated. Reports any concerns or medical issues. Ensures living spaces are safe, sanitary, and well-organized. Leads group activities and outings. Collaborates with nursing, management, and coworkers to ensure residents receive the best quality services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

Client Care: Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries. Enhances a client's independent living skills by engaging, assessing, and providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, hands-on assistance). Provides hands-on support and guidance for activities of daily living such as personal care/hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, food management/nutrition, budgeting, health and safety, leisure, and other activities which promote healthy living. Facilitates/co-facilitates psycho-educational groups as indicated. Engages with clients in community integration and social recreation activities. Provides transportation to and from appointments as identified. Educates and trains clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation. Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands-on assistance. Conducts ongoing rounds checks ensuring safety of each individuals and the program. Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples, as applicable. Documents shift logs in electronic record according to contract and agency policy. Develops and maintains working relationships with providers, families, and natural supports. Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices. Supervises, monitors and documents the self-administration of client medications. Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, All-Treater meetings and supervision.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of one (1) year experience in related healthcare field. Licensed CNA or other related healthcare certification accepted in lieu of experience. Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction. Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred. Valid Connecticut Driver's license with clean driving record is required. Scattered site and non-24 hr. program positions require the employee to maintain reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicles. CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification. Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.

Company Benefits Include: Competitive Wages 401(k) - with company match up to 3.5% Medical, Dental and Vision FSA and Dependent Care Accounts Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD Colonial Supplemental Insurance Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (20-39 hour) Employees Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)