Residential Aide - PT Burban

Overview

Residential Aide - PT 16 hrs.

- Burban at Continuum of Care

1st Shift: 16 hours, weekend shift differential of $1 per hour ($20.39). Saturday and Sunday 7am - 3pm.

• 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/cofacilitates psycho educational groups as indicated.
• Engages with clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provides transportation to and from appointments as identified and educates/trains clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation.
• Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces, which may require hands-on assistance.
• Conducts ongoing rounds checks ensuring safety of each individual and the program.
• Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples, as applicable.
• Documents shift logs in electronic records 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 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.

• Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment.
• Ensures all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• Staff is required to remain awake during all shifts to maintain safety of clients and facility.

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Upholds all HIPAA regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Models culturally competent behavior when interacting with clients, providers, family, and fellow staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and case files in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to standards of CARF (Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
• Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Completes trainings as required per program contract and agency policy; attends agency-sponsored in services, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure quality of case management practices.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum of one 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 required.
• Scattered site and non-24 hr. program positions require reliable transportation and willingness to transport clients in personal vehicles.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation; employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.

• 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 (2039 hour)
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Mental Health Care