Job description

The Community Residence Aide works as a member of the team with regard to assisting each resident with carrying out his or her service plan goals and objectives in a person-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching, monitoring and recovery oriented supports in accordance with OMH 595 including the following rehabilitative services.
• Supervising resident medications in accordance with physician’s orders, agency policy and NYS Office of Mental Health regulations, timely maintaining documentation of such.
• Communicates relevant information regarding a resident’s mental and physical status to the Site Manager, Director or to the provider when needed.

• Completes documentation in the resident electronic health record with regard to any psychiatric concerns, medical concerns, progress, or any other significant occurrences.

• Ensures that daily tasks and assignments are completed as directed by the Site Manager. This includes assisting with the preparation of resident’s rooms prior to admission to the program, helping with the orientation of new residents moving into the program and assisting with the discharge of residents when needed.

• Completes rounds during shift in an effort to monitor the program and intervene when necessary to settle any potential problems or disputes between residents. Ensures the safety and well-being of the resident (i.e., observation of the building and grounds, enforcing visitor’s hours, , restricting unwanted visitors and monitoring of the security camera’s etc.).

• Shares information with supervisor or other administrative staff in regard to problems or concerns that occur during their shift.

• Works with and helps residents maintain the upkeep of their personal rooms.

• Coordinates and participates in resident’s recreational activities.

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude toward all residents, staff, family members, guests and service providers.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

• Work as a member of the residential team for each resident and give relevant input for treatment team meetings and Continued Stayed Reviews.
• Complete household chores assigned by supervisor to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

• Provides safe transporting of residents when needed.

• Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Minimum of High School diploma or GED and ability to demonstrate verbal and written skills necessary to carry out services for the success of the program. At least one-year work experience in a residential setting for mentally ill individuals is preferred. Valid New York State driver’s license that meets qualifications set by agency’s clean driver record policy is preferred. Available Shifts: 7am-3pm , 3pm-11pm, 4pm-12pm, 11pm-7am. Full- Time and Relief positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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