RA - FT 40 hrs Tues- Sat 3pm- 11pm - North Colony

Continuum of Care; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation, PTO & Sick time

CPR/First Aid training provided

Job summary

Continuum of Care in Meriden, CT is seeking a Residential Aide for the 2nd shift (Tue–Sat, 3pm–11pm) to support residents with daily living activities, group outings, and health monitoring. The role emphasizes promoting independence, documenting shifts, and coordinating with nursing staff to keep living spaces safe and clean.

The position offers weekend differential of $1/hour (up to $21.17/hour) and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of related healthcare experience.
• Licensed CNA or related healthcare certification accepted in lieu of experience.
• Experience with people with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willing to transport clients in personal vehicles as needed.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered during orientation; maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills including electronic record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhance clients' independent living skills through teaching, prompting, and hands-on assistance.
• Provide activities of daily living support including personal care, housekeeping, nutrition, and safety.
• Lead or co-facilitate psychoeducational groups and engage clients in community activities.
• Provide transportation to appointments and assist with travel planning.
• Document shift logs in electronic records according to policy.
• Maintain clean living spaces and report safety issues promptly.
• Attend staff meetings and supervision as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed CNA or related healthcare certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

2nd Shift: Full Time, Tues- Sat 3pm- 11pm

Position: Residential Aide

Program: North Colony

Location: Meriden

• weekend shift differentials of $1 more an hour ($21.17)

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

• 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.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, wellorganized work environment.
• Ensures all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• In order to maintain the security and safety of the clients and facility, staff is required to remain awake during all shifts.

Quality Assurance

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Models culturally competent behaviour interacting with clients, providers, family, and fellow staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
• Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
• Attends agency sponsored inservices, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of one (1) year experience in related healthcare field. Licensed CNA or other related healthcare certification accepted in lieu of experience.
• Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
• Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Scattered site and non-24 hr. program positions require the employee to maintain reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicles.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.

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)