Residential Support Aide

RATIONALE: Assure a safe, clean, healthy environment of the group home. Basic housekeeping and home management. Assist residents as needed in the completion of daily living skills. Assist with completion of Individual Program Plans, transportation, medications, and appointments when applicable.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Twenty-one years of age or older.

2. Good physical and mental health.

3. Ability to pass background check.

4. Experience working with special populations.

5. Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a household.

6. Demonstrated ability to work within agency structure and program guidelines and to accept agency supervision.

7. Demonstrated ability to work positively and constructively with residents, their families, and the community.

8. Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

9. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

10. Demonstrated willingness to learn written treatment program implementation and documentation.

11. Demonstrated attitude of patience, tolerance, and flexibility.

12. Ability to pass basic First Aid and CPR training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, 41-75% of the time.

2. Assist in lifting and transferring an individual from lying to sitting, sitting to standing, and standing to sitting.

3. Ability to push, pull, turn, stoop, kneel, reach, and bend.

4. Ability to stand for at least two hours at a time.

5. Talking 76-100% of the time.

6. Hearing for ordinary conversation 76-100% of the time.

7. Visual acuity for 20” or less, 76-100% of the time.

JOB HAZARDS:

1. Blood Borne Pathogens: This job may involve exposure to blood borne pathogens. Universal precautions are required.

2. Ergonomics: This job may involve repetitive motion and/or keyboard related activities. Ergonomic procedures are required.

3. Chemical Exposure: This job may involve use of hazardous chemicals. Safe handling procedures are required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $16.03 - $16.28 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $16