Residential Aide - hrs Hartford Ave

1st

Shift: 40 hours Sunday – Thursday 7 am – 3 pm. Hourly rate: $19.39, with a weekend shift differential of $20.39. Position:
Residential Aide. Program:
Hartford.

Location:

Wethersfield.

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhances a client’s independent living skills by engaging, assessing, and providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, hands‑on assistance).
• Provides 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 that promote healthy living.
• Facilitates/co‑facilitates psycho educational groups as indicated.
• Engages with clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provides transportation to and from appointments; educates and trains clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation.
• Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces, which may require hands‑on assistance.
• Conducts ongoing rounds checks ensuring safety of each individual and the program.
• Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples, as applicable.
• Documents shift logs in electronic record according to contract and agency policy.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with providers, families, and natural supports.
• Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
• Supervises, monitors and documents the self‑administration of client medications.
• Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, All Treater meetings, and supervision.

• 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.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• Staff is required to remain awake during all shifts to maintain the security and safety of the clients and facility.

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, family, and fellow staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, 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 or as permitted.
• Completes all trainings required per program contract and agency policy.
• Attends 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 (minimum one (1) year experience in 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 preferred.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Scattered site and non‑24 hr program positions require the employee to maintain reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicles.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation; employee responsible for maintaining ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record‑keeping.

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• FSA and dependent care accounts
• Company‑sponsored employee assistance program
• Company‑sponsored life, AD&D, and LTD
• Colonial supplemental insurance
• Vacation, PTO & sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)

• Connecticut paid sick time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
• 12 company holidays paid at double time (hourly employees)