Residential Aide - PT Beverly

Overview

Residential Aide - Beverly role at Continuum of Care

Location:

Beverly, CT (as applicable in the original listing)

• 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.
• Lead or co-facilitate psycho educational groups as indicated and engage clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments as identified; educate and train 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 (hands-on assistance when needed).
• Conduct ongoing rounds checks to ensure safety of individuals and the program.
• Administer breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples, as applicable.
• Document shift logs in electronic records according to contract and agency policy.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with providers, families, and natural supports.
• Respond to crisis situations with appropriate interventions as outlined in 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 Treater meetings, and supervision.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 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 is preferred.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation; employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.
• Scattered site and non-24 hr. program positions require reliable transportation and willingness to transport clients in personal vehicles.
• Ability to work on a shift that may include weekends; weekend shift differential may apply as described in the job posting.

• 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
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Paid time off:
  Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time up to 40 hours per year
• 12 company holidays paid at double time for hourly employees