Residential Aide

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Personal Nursing LIGHT House (PNLH) in Madison Heights, MI is seeking Residential Aide candidates for the afternoon shift (Fri & Sat 3pm-11pm). The program provides 24/7 monitored care in a structured, recovery-focused setting for residents in a residential substance use disorder treatment environment.

Responsibilities include direct resident support, daily activity facilitation, light cleaning, documentation, and maintaining a safe, respectful living space.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with internal systems.
• Willingness to learn internal systems and pass screenings.
• Pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents in group activities.
• Light cleaning and stocking of kitchens and common areas.
• Program laundry and bathroom stocking.
• Turn over resident bedrooms and sanitize rooms.
• Answer phones and emails to staff; route messages.
• Scan in client files and maintain documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn internal systems

Pre-employment screenings

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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Residential Aide

Residential MSTR Madison Heights, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1087

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Job Description

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House (PNLH) is seeking qualified candidates for Residential Aide positions at our Madison Heights location.

Available Shift

Afternoon Shift: Friday & Saturday 3pm-11pm

PNLH Madison Heights is a men’s residential substance use disorder treatment and withdrawal management (detox) program, providing 24/7 support in a structured, recovery-focused environment.

Residential Aides play a critical role in maintaining a safe, respectful, and structured environment while supporting residents throughout their recovery process.

This position is primarily based in Madison Heights but may require occasional local travel to other PNLH locations for orientation, training, or operational needs.

Preference will be given to candidates with training or experience in trauma-informed care.

PNLH takes affirmative efforts to hire individuals with disabilities, including individuals in recovery.

Position Summary

The Residential Aide provides direct support to residents in a structured behavioral health environment. Residents may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms, emotional distress, or behavioral challenges, and staff are expected to maintain professionalism, appropriate boundaries, and effective responses at all times. This role includes assisting with daily needs, supporting intake and discharge processes, maintaining documentation, and promoting a safe and respectful residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients in fun group activities

• Light cleaning including wiping down and stocking the kitchen, sanitizing and organizing common areas

• Program laundry

• Stocking the bathrooms.

• Turning over resident bedrooms- sanitizing the room, cleaning the bed, making sure the room is empty, making thebed

• Answer phone and take messages on incoming calls and email the appropriate staff.

• Scan in client files

• Support residents with daily needs in a professional and respectful manner

• Maintain a safe, clean, and structured residential environment

• Assist with resident intake and discharge processes

• Monitor resident behavior and report concerns to the team

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system

• Communicate effectively with team members regarding resident needs and changes

• Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct at all times

• Maintain appropriate emotional regulation and professionalism when responding to resident needs, including during periods of stress or behavioral escalation

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Basic computer skills

• Willingness and ability to learn internal systems

• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA certification

• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, residential care, or human services

• Training or experience in trauma-informed care

• Certified Peer RecoveryMentor

Pay

$17.00 – $18.00 per hour