RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Quinco Mental Health Center; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairway Group Home in Jackson, TN is seeking a responsible staff member to supervise residents and oversee medications during shifts. The role includes assisting with meals, cleaning, and coordinating activities with the Residential Team Leader, plus documenting daily logs and medication sheets.

On-call availability is required. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, CPR and First Aid certification, and the ability to read and write clearly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or higher required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residents during shift.
• Oversee all medications per facility policies.
• Assist with meals, cleaning, and laundry as scheduled by the Residential Team Leader.
• Carry out activities planned by the Residential Team Leader for the shift.
• Complete daily logs, reportable occurrences, and medication sheets.
• Serve on an on-call basis.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Resident supervision

Medication supervision

Documentation

On-call duties

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Non-violent crisis intervention training

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Fairway Group Home - Jackson, TN 38301, Summary: To provide direct supervision, assistance, and monitoring of the residents in Quinco’s supported living facilities and related activities. To provide necessary monitoring and maintenance of the supportive living facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provides supervision to the residents.
• Provides supervision of all medications taken by residents during their scheduled shift, in accordance with facility medication supervision policies and guidelines.
• Provides for necessary meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry task as scheduled by the Residential Team Leader.
• Carries out all activities planned by the Residential Team Leader for assigned shift, including but not limited to, recreational activities.
• Completes all required documentation for assigned shift including but not limited to, daily log notes, reportable occurrences, and medication sheets, etc.
• Serves on an on-call basis.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Qualifications:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must possess a current driver’s license with a “F” endorsement and have a good driving record. The individual must be at least 18 years of age. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma, GED, or higher.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, ability to write clearly and legibly; ability to write brief reports on the behavior of residents.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

CPR and First Aid certification, and Non-violent crisis intervention training.