Hourly Pay: $15/hr. - $20/hr.

The Residential Aide assists in developing the therapeutic program and treatment plan by helping to create a therapeutic environment. Through direct service, the Residential Aide collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in achieving the goals of the residential program and the clients who reside there.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Completes daily administrative functions in a timely manner

Meets regularly with and documents resident progress

Assist in maintenance of the unit(s)

Assists in supervising residents with housekeeping tasks, repairs, ordering of supplies

Prepares plans of actions and behavior sheets when necessary

Adheres to facility policies and procedures for resident aide services

Supervises residents on a daily basis per protocol

Ensures adequate levels of supervision are met based on material and physical needs of the resident

Available for consultation on group issues, and helps maintain group milieu

Attends and schedules progress review meetings

Maintains availability for consultation and assistance as needed by the residents

Counsels residents in collaboration with residential coordinator(s)

Provides behavior management, and reasonable expectations to residents according to facility protocols and individual resident treatment plans

Assists in conflict resolution

Facilitates each resident gaining insight and understanding of themselves and others through discussion of daily happenings and their progress in coping with the practical experiences and problems of living in the group/functioning in society

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in social sciences preferred

One year relevant experience in a residential treatment setting highly preferred

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (per state or client requirements)

Current valid drivers license (per state or client requirements)

Crisis prevention course certified preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.