Recovery Residence Aide — Growth & Training

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Student loan repayment assistance

403b Retirement Plan

Free Calm app

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Community Health Resources, Inc. (CHR) Willimantic program seeks a Residential Aide to join Heartwood Home in Willimantic, CT. This full-time role supports a 12-bed recovery residence, operating 24 hours a day.

You will assist residents with daily living skills, medication monitoring, group activities, and coordination with staff to maintain safety and program standards. CPR/First Aid certification or training within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience in Human Services with responsible work history.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license with good driving record; CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and licensing standards.
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with policy.
• Teaches and assists residents in rehab areas: nutrition, healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, budgeting, and basic home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.

Skills

CPR & First Aid Certification

Valid driver’s license

Human Services experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Health Resources, Inc. (CHR) Willimantic program seeks a Residential Aide to join Heartwood Home in Willimantic, CT. This full-time role supports a 12-bed recovery residence, operating 24 hours a day.

You will assist residents with daily living skills, medication monitoring, group activities, and coordination with staff to maintain safety and program standards. CPR/First Aid certification or training within 90 days is required.