Position: Resident Guest Care Support
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: Arleta, CA
Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Part-Time
Work Shifts:
- Overnight: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Swing: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Day: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
All positions require candidates to successfully pass a background check, live scan, and TB test.
Resident Care Support Partner is responsible for providing direct, non‑clinical support to guests within a recuperative care facility. This role ensures guests experience a safe, respectful, and supportive environment while assisting with activities of daily living and reinforcing care plan expectations during recovery.
Responsibilities and Initiatives
- Ensure safety and security of the recuperative care facility. Conduct daily facility and equipment inspections and perform routine room checks throughout the day.
- Perform Resident/Guest intake responsibilities, ensuring all residents/guests are greeted and provided with a detailed orientation of program guidelines, expectations, and available services. Develop rapport with residents/guests and gather feedback to improve services.
- Create, lead, and/or support engagement activities for residents/guests. Build trust through consistent interaction, check‑ins, and responsiveness to resident/guest needs.
- Assist nursing, case management, and external partners with resident/guest appointments, on‑site services, and coordination of care as appropriate within the recuperative care setting.
- Assist management in accurately maintaining bed availability, resident/guest tracking, and required documentation.
- Assist lead staff or program management with inventory checks and supply logs.
- Maintain accurate records including daily shift notes, incident reports, and Emergency Action Plan documentation as required.
- Respond to resident/guest concerns and provide appropriate support and de‑escalation using trauma‑informed and resident/guest‑centered approaches.
- Attend all required meetings and training aligned with the role, including shift handoff and training such as BLS, Crisis Prevention, Harm Reduction, Trauma‑Informed Care, and DEI.
- Perform laundry, boutique, and mealtime support duties and, in the absence of environmental services staff, assist with basic housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Remain flexible to adapt to schedule changes and/or work additional shifts to meet operational needs, in accordance with labor laws.
- Always model a positive and professional image and adhere to organizational dress code and standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support facility operations and resident/guest care services.
- Maintain resident/guest boundaries to always ensure safety and security.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in caregiving, recuperative care, shelter‑based care, or a related supportive services environment (preferred).
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
- Must be able to work a schedule consisting of five (5) 8‑hour shifts.
- Current BLS certification is preferred but not required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents/guests, and external partners.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
- TB clearance required within 30 days of hire.
- Fingerprint live scan/background clearance required within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements
The duties described will require standing and walking 90% of the time. The employee will frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist, and turn, kneel, and push/pull. The employee will frequently be required to lift/pull/push/move up to 50 pounds. Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication. Noise level is high in some client care areas.