Residential Aide - PT Burban

Residential Aide - PT 16 hrs. Saturday and Sunday 11 pm - 7 am - Burban Responsibilities

• 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; 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 individual 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.
• Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment; notifies supervisor of maintenance and safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• 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.
• Remains awake during all shifts as required to maintain client safety.
• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Upholds HIPAA regulations and secures releases of information for outside communication as required.
• 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 CARF standards.
• Participates in agency committee work when available and completes trainings 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 at least one year of experience in a 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 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 required, 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)