Residential Aide - FT 40 hrs. Tuesday - Saturday 3 pm - 11 pm - Hartford Ave

Continuum of Care; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Job summary

Continuum of Care in Hartford is seeking a Residential Aide for the 2nd shift (Tuesday–Saturday, 3 pm–11 pm) in Wethersfield. The role offers $20.17 hourly with weekend differentials up to $21.17 and a 40-hour work week. You will assist residents with daily living, prompts, and group activities while monitoring health and medications. Emphasis on safety, documentation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CNA or related cert accepted in lieu of experience.
• Prior experience with people with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or addiction is preferred.
• Valid CT driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation; ongoing certification is attendee responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and maintain professional ethics with clients.
• Assist with activities of daily living and teach skills.
• Provide transportation to appointments and assist with travel planning.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

2nd Shift: 40 hours Tuesday - Saturday 3 pm - 11 pm

$20.17 Hourly

Position: Residential Aide

Program: Hartford

Location: Wethersfield

• weekend shift differentials of $1 more an hour ($21.17)

Scope of Service: Assists individuals with daily personal routines and includes providing prompts for daily living skills, skill-building activities, and participation in groups. Provides companionship to residents and establishes a trusting and professional relationship. Works with licensed or visiting nursing personnel to monitor medical concerns and observe interaction with medications, as indicated. Reports any concerns or medical issues. Ensures living spaces are safe, sanitary, and well-organized. Leads group activities and outings. Collaborates with nursing, management, and coworkers to ensure residents receive the best quality services. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Client Care

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
• Enhances a client’s independent living skills by engaging, assessing, and providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, handson assistance).
• Provides handson support and guidance for activities of daily living such as personal care/hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, food management/nutrition, budgeting, health and safety, leisure, and other activities which promote healthy living.
• Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
• Engages with clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
• Provides transportation to and from appointments as identified.
• Educates and trains clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation.
• Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands-on assistance.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment.
• Ensures all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety.
• Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed.
• Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy.
• Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned.
• In order to maintain the security and safety of the clients and facility, staff is required to remain awake during all shifts.

Quality Assurance

• Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner.
• Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication.
• Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, family, and fellow staff.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
• Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
• Attends agency sponsored inservices, outside trainings, conferences and AllTreater meetings and supervision to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of one (1) year experience in related healthcare field. Licensed CNA or other related healthcare certification accepted in lieu of experience.
• Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
• Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification offered as part of orientation. Employee responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.

Scattered site and non-24 hr. program positions require the employee to maintain reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicles.

Company Benefits Include

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)

Employees

• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)