Residential Aide Brace

Residential Aide - FT 40 hrs. Tuesday - Saturday 3 pm - 11 pm - Brace

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2nd Shift: 40 hours/week with weekend shift differential of $1 per hour ($20.39). Tuesday - Saturday, 3 pm – 11 pm.

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 client rapport and maintain professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhance 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 promoting healthy living.
• Facilitate psycho educational groups as indicated.
• Engage clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments as identified.
• Educate clients on travel planning and use of public and private transportation.
• Conduct regular apartment/room inspections to maintain cleanliness, offering hands‑on assistance when required.
• Perform ongoing safety rounds and conduct breathalyzer tests and urinalysis when applicable.
• Document shift logs in the electronic record per policy.
• Develop relationships with providers, families, and natural supports.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions per agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
• Supervise medication administration and assist with self‑administration of client medications.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, and supervision sessions.

• 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.
• Participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills and reviews emergency preparedness plans.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• Stays awake during all shifts to maintain client and facility safety.

• Adheres to policies and practices outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Upholds HIPAA regulations and secures all necessary releases of information.
• Models culturally competent behavior in interactions with clients, providers, family, and staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and case files per program, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
• Participates in agency committee work when available.
• Completes all required trainings per program contract and agency policy.
• Attends agency‑sponsored in‑services, external trainings, conferences, and meetings for professional growth.

• 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 individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
• Knowledge of community support systems and resources preferred.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Fluency in English.
• CPR/First Aid certification required; ongoing certification maintenance is the employee’s responsibility.
• 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 insurance.
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Company‑Sponsored Employee Assistance Program.
• Company‑Sponsored Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance.
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance.
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT employees.
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time up to 40 hours a year.
• 12 Company Holidays paid at Double Time for hourly employees.

Required to maintain reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicles for certain positions.