Residential Aide - PT Adla

Shift and Compensation

1st

Shift: 16 hours Sunday – Monday, 8 AM – 4 PM. Salary: $19.39 hourly; weekend shift differential of $1 per hour ($20.39). Position:
Residential Aide. Program:
Adla.

Location:

Hamden.

Assist individuals with daily personal routines, providing prompts for daily living skills, skill‑building activities, and group participation. Provide companionship, establish a trusting professional relationship, and work with nursing personnel to monitor medical concerns and medication usage. Report any concerns or medical issues; ensure living spaces remain safe, sanitary, and well‑organized. Lead group activities and outings, and collaborate with nursing, management, and coworkers to ensure residents receive the highest quality services.

• Establish rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhance clients’ independent living skills through engaging, assessing, and applying various teaching modalities (modeling, prompting, hands‑on assistance).
• Provide hands‑on support for activities of daily living such as personal care/hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, food management/nutrition, budgeting, health and safety, leisure, and other activities promoting healthy living.
• Facilitate/co‑facilitate psycho educational groups as indicated.
• Engage clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments; educate clients on travel planning and using public and private transportation.
• Inspect apartments/rooms regularly and assist clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces.
• Conduct ongoing rounds to ensure 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 interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
• Supervise, monitor, and document self‑administration of client medications.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, All Treater 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.
• Conduct and participate in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and review the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Participate in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• Remain awake during all shifts to maintain the security and safety of clients and the 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 when 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 CARF standards.
• 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 professional growth and ensure quality case‑management practices.

• High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of one year experience in a related healthcare field. Licensed CNA or other 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 a clean driving record (required).
• Scattered site and non‑24‑hour program…