Residential Aide

Project Chesapeake; Lothian (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Project Chesapeake provides quality addiction treatment, behavioral health therapy & treatment for individuals with a dual diagnosis. We are seeking a highly motivated, reliable, & professional, part-time Residential Aide to join our team!

The role focuses on monitoring clients during shifts, conducting rounds, supporting daily schedules, assisting with intakes, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant communication and documentation. Compensation is $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to observe, identify, document, and inform others of changes in clients’ conditions.
• Understanding of addiction, mental health, and recovery concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all clients during assigned shift.
• Conduct regular rounds and ensure daily program adherence.
• Assist with new intakes and conduct room searches.
• Observe and document medication intake or refusal; monitor urinalysis as needed.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, staff and supervisors.
• Report client challenges to the team; participate in shift changes and meetings.

Skills

Observation

Documentation

Communication

De-escalation

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, part-time Residential Aide to join our team! 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:

• Part time
• Saturday - 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Sunday - 7:00am - 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.

Pay:

• $17.00/hr.