Job Description
Job Description
Salary : DOE
Evergreen Recovery located in Sylmar, CA is a residential substance use treatment center looking for a day & swing shift Residential Aid responsible for assisting and carrying out a variety of clinical and program services. This individual plays an essential role in the assurance of the admitting process, orientation to new residents and overall resident management, receives supervision and direction from the Program Director, and works cooperatively as a recovery team member.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current California Drivers License.
- Must be physically and mentally able to assist in an emergency.
- Must have the ability to monitor appropriate documentation.
- Must have a TB screen, Health Screening, CPR / First Aid certificate within 5 days of hire.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overseeing some aspects of the Incidental Medical Services and Detoxification Process including;Testing associated with detoxification from alcohol or drugs.
Providing alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment services.Over-seeing client self-administered medications.Observes and monitors resident behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual resident treatment plan and house needsConducts urinalysis (UA) drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures.Supervises self-administration of resident medications.Documents observations / interventions in resident records / shift log during every shift / group.Coordinates residents treatment with counseling staff.Facilitates daily activities in a residential component; waking up residents, chore supervision, assists with meal service, makes coffee on the daily basis, assists with laundry.Transports residents to airport, detox, appointments, hospital, doctor office, outside meetings, store runs, recreational groups and other guest / company transportation requirementsEnsures resident telephones are available during designated hours.Conducts regular house checks to ensure safety and security.Completes new residents' admission / intake paperwork and conducts orientations including person and baggage search.Provides one-on-one supervision of at-risk residents (ACA risk; suicidal ideation, etc.) and ACA prevention per directive from Assistant Clinical Director.Conducts house checks.Completes filing and other miscellaneous administrative work as assigned.Work schedule includes assignments to support residents in 24 / 7 facility.Maintain and pass annual background check and TB screening, as well as random drugscreening.
Performs other related duties as assigned.Evergreen Recovery maintains an at-will policy of employment , which means that employment and compensation may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time at the option of either the company or myself as an employee.
