Residential Aid

Job Title

Handling and serving residents in a manner conducive to their safety, security and comfort. Adhere to instructions issued by Nurse Manager/Director and to establish/maintain a therapeutic milieu and routine. Maintain good housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas. Provide maximum resident care services within limits defined by delegated tasks. We need candidates for all three shifts.

• Check in with manager for resident report and receive any added assignment.
• Supervise resident AM/PM care.
• Supervise client medication, charting all incoming medications, coordination with nurse and psychiatrist regarding medication compliance.
• Maintain residents' schedule for your shift.
• Observe and assure adherence to house rules.
• Monitor all chores and work projects.
• Transport and accompany clients to AA/NA meetings when applicable.
• Drive residents to appointments, community events, day programs as instructed by RN/Manager.
• Meeting client sponsor/contacts. Sign resident out for any outside meeting or functions providing their phone number, destination and approximate time of return.
• Assist with resident personal hygiene when necessary.
• Assist residents with recreational activities and other projects doing whatever possible to promote comfort, security and rehabilitation.
• Random drug screen monitoring of all clients including outpatient as dictated by the schedule provided.

• HS Diploma or GED
• CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License with Driving record in good standing
• Prior healthcare experience in Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse preferred
• Course work in mental health – Associate Degree preferred.
• Prior health care experience with patient contact preferred
• Neat appearance and appropriate dress. Genuine interest in caring for residents. Patience and respect when dealing with residents, families, and visitors. Willingness to perform a multitude of tasks.
• Able to pass background check and drug test

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.