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Residential Aide - FT 40 Hours -Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Crisis N

Continuum of Care, New Haven, CT, United States


Overview
3rd Shift: 40 hours per week with weekend shift differential of $1.00 more per hour ($20.39). Tuesday - Saturday.

Position: Residential Aide

Program: Crisis New Haven

Scope of Service: Assists individuals with daily personal routines and provides 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 quality services. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Client Care

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
utrition, budgeting, health and safety, leisure, and other activities which promote healthy living.

Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.

Engages with clients in community integration and social recreation activities.

Provides transportation to and from appointments as identified.

Educates and trains clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation.

Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the 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 records 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, AllTreater meetings and supervision.

Environmental Responsibilities

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.

To maintain security and safety of clients and facility, staff is required to remain awake during all shifts.

Quality Assurance

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 HIPAA regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.

Models culturally competent behavior when 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 as 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.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 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 preferred.

Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required. Scattered site and non-24 hr. program positions require reliable transportation and willingness to transport clients in personal vehicles.

CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.

Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.

Company Benefits

Competitive Wages

401(k) with company match up to 3.5%

Medical, Dental and Vision

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 hours)

Additional Benefits

Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year

12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)

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