Residential aide job description

Job DescriptionSalary: 12.00

SIGN-ON BONUS

Part-Time

Shifts: 8 am to 2pm Saturday to Sunday

SUMMARY

Instructs basic self-care and independent living skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities by performing the following duties. Provides assigned individuals with disabilities with individualized support that allows them to become active, involved and valued members of their respective communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist in monitoring and instructing residents receiving training in accordance with the resident’s lifestyle support plan

Assist in completion of documentation, including incident reports, activity notes, seizure charts, medication records, daily log book entries, and other reports as needed

Assist residents as needed with hygiene/self-care, including bathing, dressing, etc.

Administer medications as prescribed by physician and in accordance with Department of Mental Health regulations

Ensure residents complete assigned household duties

Assist in maintenance of household and training equipment and supplies

Reports malfunctions and needed repairs and supplies for house, appliances, vehicles or equipment to the house manager in a timely manner

Prepare and serve meals for resident in accordance with posted menu plans

Assist residents in assuring laundry is completed regularly

Transport residents to day habilitation programs, community outings, appointments, or to other activities as needed, and assist in loading and unloading of vehicles

Assist residents in engaging in recreational/leisure activities

Build relationships with people in the community and to help people in the community become more welcoming and understanding of the people we support

Serve as an advocate for the individuals we support, especially while in the community

Be a role model for appropriate community social interactions

Serve as ambassadors for the mission and vision of the Arc

Provide support without being intrusive or unnecessarily intervening in the individual’s activities and interactions with the public.

Avoid actions that single out or stigmatize the individuals we support

Treat individuals with disabilities as competent, productive and valued people to show the way for others in the community

Understand and respect cultural preferences of the individuals supported

Provides training and support to address activities of daily living and personal care as needed to include:

Mobility assistance, including transferring and positioning per prescribed plans

Toileting, including carrying out prescribed toileting plans

Eating, including carrying out prescribed dining plans

Behavioral support – including carrying out formal behavioral support plans

Monitor residents during daily routine, on community outings, while being transported.

Document any circumstances affecting the emotional or physical well-being of residents.

Assist in conducting routine fire, tornado, and severe weather drills as scheduled

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe environment in the home, including performing regular cleaning tasks

Be punctual and in attendance at work as scheduled in order to ensure required staffing ratios are met and to maintain client safety and wellbeing at all times

CHARACTERISTICS: Self-directed and organized, innovative, having a strong personal work ethic, good communication skills, including listening, ability to engage and “draw out” others, decision-making ability, crisis management skills, professional personal presentation, committed advocate, able to teach and train in functional settings, understand how to provide support from “behind the scenes” and are connected in the community

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served or during the process of implementing a physical restraint on an individual.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Alabama driver's license

AltaPointe's Adult Residential Services are designed for consumers with serious and persistent mental illness who require social rehabilitation and community support. Combining medical, nursing and clinical services, our staff provides care and treatment for more than 200 adults in need of intensive service provision. The Adult Residential Services Program consists of group homes, which are supervised 24 hours/day when consumers are on the premises. Expected outcomes are the same for each adult group home: to prevent re-hospitalization and to maximize and maintain successful community placement. Residential care focuses on the rehabilitation and return to the community of seriously mentally ill consumers.
Responsibilities


Behavioral Aides in the residential setting are responsible for providing basic observation and monitoring of consumers in the group home, providing daily assessment of consumer's behavior, providing training on basic living skills, transporting the consumers to appointments and outings, distributing the consumer's medication, assisting consumers with personal care, and the preparation of the consumer's meals.


Essential Functions
Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers to include training on basic living skills (BLS) according to assessed needs and implementation of behavioral plans if applicable Meets daily productivity standards through individual and group BLS services Assists consumers with personal care issues (bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene issues), medication use, chores, and safety issues Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS facility based on staffing needs Preparation of consumer meals according to consumer's individualized dietary orders, posted menus and responsible for stocking of food and household items Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and takes a proactive approach to deescalate or resolve the situation Ongoing compliance with Nurse Delegation Program, including recertification requirements Ensures adherence to the posted household schedule, individual appointments, and implements planned activities Transports consumers to and from appointments/outings Models appropriate behavior including communication skills, grooming, manners, etc. Works with consumers and staff to ensure house cleanliness Performs hand off communication at shift change and effectively collaborates with the treatment team members Complies with routine health and safety tasks for both house and vehicles Reports accident or driving violations to supervisor and human resources Seeks supervision and consultation as needed Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS facility based on staffing needs Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy Documents in a legible manner, types of consumer services on a progress note Documents detailed BLS services provided, individualized consumer responses, and progress toward goals Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality Is pleasant and cooperative with others Assists consumers and visitors as needed Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others Is sensitive to the consumer's needs, expectations and individual differences Is gentle and calm with consumers and families Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops Any other duties that are assigned by supervisor or designee
Physical Requirements
There is frequent to constant standing while organizing/stocking groceries, Sitting is frequent by nature; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 hours for documentation and 1 hour for group time Walking various distances on grounds can be frequent and the furthest distance would be up to 300 feet Squatting/lunging frequently to stock/organize groceries/supplies in pantry and to retrieve pots/pans needed for cooking and to lift pans out of the oven Strong grasp is needed frequently to constantly handle groceries/supplies when lifting, and while cooking Fine Manipulation for writing and handling paperwork Pushing/pulling force 5 pounds force (horizontal) to open standing freezer doors to access groceries Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 5-15 pounds frequently, 30-40 pounds from the floor to 48 inches to stock groceries/supplies occasionally, 50 pounds from floor to waist 1-2 times per day There may be times when mopping, sweeping, making beds, washing/drying clothes for consumers may be done Any other duties that are assigned by supervisor
This position is a "self-scheduling" position. Employees choose their preferred shifts 6 weeks in advance based on the availability of opportunities to work in their location or approved alternate locations. Full time employees are required to work 3, 12 hour shifts per week (7:00 to 7:00) including rotating weekends; Part Time are 1-2 shifts per week depending on the location; and PRN (as needed) are required to work about 1 time or more per month and other shifts. The preferred shifts are a guide for the supervisors to build the schedule around the employees' preferences, and generally are similar to the finalized schedule. The preferred shifts are not guaranteed and the schedule could change at any time based on the needs in the facility.

Also, on occasion overtime may be required and scheduled in advance.


Qualifications


*Fluency in American Sign Language required*

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be 23 years of age or older, Maintain a valid Alabama driver license and must have proof of current liability insurance.
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Our therapeutic shelter is a safe and supportive residential facility that provides case management and intensive treatment services for adult men age 18 and over. This is a short-term program (10-14 days on average) for those persons contemplating a step towards recovery and who are feeling challenged by residing in the community and maintaining abstinence, or for those who have completed formal treatment and are awaiting placement in the next level of care. Twenty-four-hour treatment services are provided by a professional, culturally sensitive staff.

As a member of the treatment team, the Residential Aide (Shift Monitor) is responsible for the well-being and safety of the clients while assisting with and supervising client activities. As a Residential Aide , you will remain awake on all designated shifts.

Hours:

Full time : 40 hours/week -

1. First Shift - 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday

Location: Waterbury, CT

Pay rate: $15.50 per hour

2. Second Shift - 4:00 PM-12:00 AM, schedule can be determined upon hire.

Location: Waterbury, CT

Pay rate: $15.50/hr.

• Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develops positive working relationships with supervisor, co-workers and members of the clinical team.
  • Develops appropriate therapeutic relationships with clients
  • Abides by the Code of Ethics.
  • Facilitates assigned educational groups and community meetings.
  • Supervises visiting hours.
  • Models appropriate professional behavior
  • Collects/administers urinalysis and breathalyzer tests.
  • Supervises meal and snack times.
  • Supervises self-administration of medication.
  • Routine bed checks, house rounds and documentation of client counts.
  • Makes clear and detailed entries in staff log and appropriate files.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  
  Requirements/Experience:
  Minimum 2 years college in counseling or related field. Work experience can be considered a substitution.
• Knowledge of the recovery process is helpful and preferred.
• Experience in a similar setting is desirable.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to climb 3-4 flights of stairs.
• Good computer skills.