Residential Aide

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervision, the Residential Aide is the primary connection between the operations staff and the residents. The Residential Aide will spend a large amount of time with the residents. Focusing on helping clients who need more hands on assistance.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Perform daily room and bed inspections.

· Pack up and log items for AWOL residents.

· Prepare beds and rooms for new arrivals.

· Escort residents to appointments.

· Assist in the monitoring and development of resident’s independent living skills

· Create progress notes detailing interactions with residents

· Conduct intakes with new residents

· Safeguard all confidential information for residents including demographic information, services, needs, actions and personal information.

· Perform nightly bed counts efficient and accurately.

· Serve as back up coverage for kitchen staff.

· Conflict resolution between residents.

· Create incident reports clearly detailing all events.

· Provide backup coverage for operations desk as needed.

· Log all events and visitors in the daily logbook

· Help maintain the cleanliness of the building

· Serve meals to residents in accordance with food management protocols

· Monitor common areas to ensure proper usage

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor

· Prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner attend mandatory staff meetings

· Other duties in keeping with the scope and nature of the position

REQUIREMENTS:

· High School Diploma required.

· Associates Degree preferred

· Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols preferred

· Food Handler’s certificate

· Fire safety coordinator certification

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills

· Ability to maintain accurate records and safeguard resident’s confidential information

· Basic computer literacy