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Delta-T Group Inc.
Residential Aides Compensation rate $18-$19/HR
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$39,286 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Jamaica, NY 11434Date Posted:
08/18/2026Category:
Direct Care Services Education:
High School Diploma/GED Delta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social services, behavioral health, and disability sectors. Our client is seeking a reliable and attentive Residential Aides in the Queens area. To include, Manhattan, & Bronx area.CLIENTS AVAILABLE HOURS
Assorted shifts available for part time and full schedule. Weekends also available. Compensation rate $18-$19/HR. Must have a flexible availability.SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
- Must be reliable.
- Provide person-centered support tailored to the individual's unique needs and goals.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Support individuals in accessing community resources, recreational activities, and employment or volunteer opportunities.
- Administer medications and monitor health conditions as required.
- Implement behavior support plans and use de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Document daily activities, progress notes, and incidents of the individuals served.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive living or program environment.
- Participate in client training and team meetings.
- Must be comfortable toileting.
CLIENT'S REQUIREMENTS
- CPR
- First Aid
- SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) not required but helpful.
- AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) not required but helpful.
DTG ADVANTAGES
- Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health and special education.
- Compensation processed weekly.
- Accessibility to grow professionally.
- Access to a broad array of client opportunities.