Residential Aide - Beaverton Recovery, Trauma-Informed Care

CODA; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career growth opportunities

Mission with meaning

Job summary

CODA, Inc. in Beaverton seeks a compassionate Residential Aid to support a safe, therapeutic living environment for patients at the Beaverton Recovery Center. You will monitor activity, assist with check-ins, medication administration, and transportation as needed.

This entry-level role offers an evening/weekend swing shift, on-the-job training, and opportunities for growth within CODA in a patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: 1 year of work experience in a residential, clinical, or medical team setting
• Preferred: 6 months of education, training, or experience in addictions treatment
• Strong emotional composure and ability to maintain safety in high‑risk situations
• Professional communication, teamwork, and reliability
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, trauma sensitivity, and respect
• Ability to work in a structured environment while remaining flexible and empathetic
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to navigate electronic medical records

Responsibilities

• Maintain a structured and supportive environment by monitoring patient behavior and location
• Respond to medical needs and emergencies per CODA’s site procedures
• Conduct room, property, and safety checks to ensure a contraband‑free environment
• Assist with patient check‑ins, daily routines, medication administration, and UA collections
• Drive patients to recovery‑related appointments (if an approved driver)
• Support documentation and log entries within the electronic medical record
• Serve as a professional, trauma‑informed role model for residents
• Assist with household cleaning, phone answering, filing, and shift change reports
• Help facilitate community meetings and group outings
• Maintain strong ethical and professional boundaries with all patients
• Support children and families, where applicable, in family‑oriented programs

Skills

Emotional resilience

Professional communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Confidentiality & ethics

Empathy

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

CODA, Inc. in Beaverton seeks a compassionate Residential Aid to support a safe, therapeutic living environment for patients at the Beaverton Recovery Center. You will monitor activity, assist with check-ins, medication administration, and transportation as needed.

This entry-level role offers an evening/weekend swing shift, on-the-job training, and opportunities for growth within CODA in a patient-centered setting.