Residential Aide Position Available In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Residential Aide 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Meriden, CT 06451 2nd

Shift:

40 hours •weekend shift differential of $1 dollar more an hour ($19.83) Sunday – Thursday, 3pm – 11pm

Scope of Service:

Assists individuals with daily personal routines and includes 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 concerns 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 handson 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/cofacilitates psychoeducational 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 selfadministration of client medications. Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, AllTreater meetings and supervision.

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

(2039 hour) Employees Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees) About

CONTINUUM OF CARE INC

The Mission of Continuum of Care is to enable people who are challenged with mental illnesses, intellectual/developmental disabilities (including Autism), homelessness, and/or struggling with addiction to rebuild a meaningful life and thrive in the community. Since 1966, Continuum of Care, Inc. has been a leading nonprofit organization serving adults diagnosed with mental illness and developmental and intellectual. Continuum is renowned for its leadership, high quality standards, and innovative programs in its field. With more than 60 properties located throughout Connecticut (such as group homes, supported living arrangements, emergency housing, and crisis centers), Continuum is one of the largest community housing providers in the state for people diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance disorders. We serve more than 2,500 individuals annually, and employ approximately 900 dedicated staff.