Residential Aide

Project Chesapeake; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical / Vision / Dental insurance (I

Job summary

Project Chesapeake is seeking a dedicated Residential Aide to join our Level 3.5 treatment setting in Maryland. The full-time position runs a 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift with some days off, supporting clients and maintaining safety and structure.

Responsibilities include monitoring clients, conducting rounds, assisting with intakes, medication observation, and documenting changes. HIPAA compliance and strong communication are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to observe, identify, document & inform others if changes are a concern.
• Understands addiction, mental health & recovery.
• Prior Behavioral Health exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors all clients during assigned shift.
• Conducts regular rounds around the property.
• Ensures the daily program/schedule is followed.
• Assists with new intakes, completes room searches, monitors mealtimes.
• Observes and documents medications taken or refused.
• Monitors supervised urinalysis as needed.
• Communicates professionally with clients, staff and supervisors.
• Keeps staff informed of clients' challenges or behavioral issues.
• Provides information during shift changes via written and verbal communication.
• Attends team meetings as scheduled.
• Adapts to schedule, routine and work changes quickly.
• De-escalates when needed and maintains boundaries.
• Adheres to HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Skills

Observations

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

De-escalation

Communication

Job description

Project Chesapeake provides quality addiction treatment, behavioral health therapy & treatment for individuals with a dual diagnosis. We are seeking a highly motivated, reliable, & professional, full-time Residential Aide to join our team in a Level 3.5 setting! Our mission is to provide an opportunity for individuals to learn how to live a positive, sober lifestyle while empowering them to make changes that will lead to successful, independent living.

Hours:

• Full-time
• Monday -3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Tuesday -3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Wednesday -3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Thursday -3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Friday - OFF
• Saturday - OFF
• Sunday - 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Responsibilities include:

• Is responsible for monitoring all clients throughout their assigned shift.
• Ability to conduct regular "rounds" around the entire property.
• Ensures the daily program / schedule is being followed.
• Assist with new intakes, complete room searches, monitor mealtimes, etc.
• Observes & documents all clients taking and / or refusing prescribed or over the counter medications.
• Monitor & observe supervised urinalysis as needed / scheduled.
• Communicates in a professional manner with all clients, staff & supervisors.
• Keeps all program staff members informed of all client's current challenges or behavioral issues.
• Provides accurate information during shift changes via written & verbal communication in a professional manner.
• Attends team meetings as necessary / scheduled.
• Can quickly adapt to changes in schedules, routines & work assignments.
• Ability to deescalate.
• Ability to maintain ethical & professional boundaries with all clients & staff.
• Understands & abides by HIPAA guidelines / requirements at all times.

Qualifications include:

• Ability to observe, identify, document & inform others if physical, cognitive & behavioral changes are a concern.
• Understands the field of addiction, mental health & recovery.
• Prior experience in a Behavioral Health setting is a plus.
• Open to learning about & understanding ASAM criteria guidelines, Stages of Change, 12 step recovery, etc.

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Optional Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
• Optional 401(K) with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process

Pay:

• $17.00/hr.