Job description

Job Title: Residential Aide

Classification: Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Reports to: Operational Manager

Date: APRIL 2022

SUMMARY

A Residential Aide is expected to understand and implement individual treatment plans, record patient behavior, and provide a safe, supportive environment for the patients. Residential Aide may provide and record patient medications and assisting in daily activities, whether therapeutic or recreational.

ESSESNTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain industry’s compliance, health, and safety standards
• Conduct shift-change exchange, i.e., safety equipment checks, supply and medication inventory and shift reports, etc.
• Observe the self-administration process of medications
• Document vital signs and COWS/CIWAS assessments
• Input the arrival of new medication and update inventory
• Conduct new clients’ orientation and intake process
• Conduct body and property searches in a professional manner
• Provide caregiving tasks when appropriate
• Supervise clients’ phone calls
• Transport clients to appointments and facility’s outings
• Facilitate and document therapeutic group sessions when appropriate
• Maintain facility’s cleanliness
• Utilize incident report to document any incidents when on duty
• Monitor clients’ conduct throughout the day
• Review client charts and support their treatment goals
• Participates in crisis intervention and conflict resolution actions, including suicide assessments, partner abuse, child and elder abuse screening; takes appropriate measures to resolve crisis situations; implements mandatory reporting procedures in accordance with regulations (including HIPAA) and policies
• Immediately report any crisis or serious concerns to appropriate staff
• Maintain proper chain of command by supporting the line of authority
• Utilize communicative channels (e.g., Slack) in a timely and appropriately fashion
• Convey clients’ needs to medical, clinical, and other operational staff
• Maintain punctuality and job attendance
• Develop a positive and supportive work mentality
• Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients
• Exercise maturity in judgment
• Attend and participate in all staff meeting/in service trainings
• Attend and participate in special occasion events for clients
• Maintain a good driving record
• Continue to complete SUD certification requirements
• Maintain a high level of flexibility with the daily flow of work tasks
• Complete any and all other duties as directed by the Operational Manager, Lead Residential Aide, or EHG leadership

Competency: knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Patient-centered care
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Quality care motivated and driven
• Adaptability and flexibility

Supervisory Responsibilities: direct reports, if any, and the level of supervision

No

Work Environment:

Typically work is performed at the center, although given the nature of our business, frequently connecting remotely is required

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

Full time, typical 40-hours per week, with occasional need to drive and ensure highest level of client care

Travel:

Typical travel between current sites within the San Fernando Valley: White Oak Recovery (WORC), Northridge Addiction Treatment Center (NATC), Eternal Purpose Recovery Center, Elevations Substance Abuse Facility, etc.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred
• 3-5 years’ addiction treatment center experience preferred
• 1-2 years’ IOP/PHP experience preferred

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.All offers of employment at White Oak Recovery Center are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check including a drug screen. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have received, reviewed, and fully understand the above job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential functions described therein

with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and, if so, I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities.

Employee Name: ________________________________________ Date_____________

Employee Signature: _____________________________________

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.21 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chatsworth, CA 91311: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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