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Residential Aide - Per Diem - Forensics Division

Residential Aide - Per Diem - Forensics Division

ContinuumNew Haven, CT, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Residential Aide Per Diem Positions

weekend shift differentials of $1 more an hour ($20.39)

Programs : ACB, Auburn, Brownell

Scope of Service : Assists individuals with daily personal routines, providing 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 problems 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 the best 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 / nutrition,

    budgeting, health and safety, leisure, and other activities which 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 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 individuals 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.

    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.
  • In order to maintain the security and safety of the 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 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 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 considered with a minimum of 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 is required.
  • 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
  • to maintain ongoing certification.

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

    Company Benefits Include :

  • 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 (20-39 hour)
  • Employees

  • 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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