Residential Aide Michael

Residential Aide - FT 40 hrs. Tuesday - Saturday 7 am - 3 pm - Michael

Position:
Residential Aide
Program:
Michael

Location:

East Haven
Pay: $19.39/hour (plus $1 weekend shift differential to $20.39/hour)

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.

• Establish rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhance a client's independent living skills by engaging, assessing, and providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g., modeling, prompting, hands‑on assistance).
• Provide 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.
• Facilitate/cofacilitate psycho educational groups as indicated.
• Engage clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments as identified and educate clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation.
• Conduct regular apartment/room inspections and assist clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces.
• Conduct ongoing rounds checks ensuring safety of each individual and the program.
• Administer breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples, as applicable.
• Document shift logs in electronic record according to contract and agency policy.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with providers, families, and natural supports.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
• Supervise, monitor and document the self‑administration of client medications.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, All Treat meetings, and supervision.

• Maintain a clean, well‑organized work environment.
• Ensure all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notify supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generate work orders as needed.
• Participate in fire and emergency evacuation drills and review the emergency preparedness plan.
• Participate in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• Remain awake during all shifts to maintain security and safety of clients and facility.

• Adhere to policies and practices outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently work in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Uphold HIPAA regulations and secure all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Model culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, family, and fellow staff.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and case files in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adhere to the standards of CARF.
• Participate in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Complete all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
• Attend agency-sponsored in‑services, outside trainings, conferences, and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year 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…