Residential Assistant

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Management Corporation’s Interim House West in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a detail-oriented team member to maintain daily shift logs and relay information to incoming staff. You will receive daily reports, log activities, and provide verbal handoffs to successors.

Responsibilities include assisting participants, monitoring vital signs, logging belongings, and performing hourly checks. The role requires empathy for residents and the ability to work with nursing staff when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls from the Registered Nurse when needed.
• Provide adjunct care for participants, including ice packs and heat packs.
• Check vital signs, weight, and record information when required by the Registered Nurse.
• Log new residents’ belongings as well as any items received for residents during business hours.
• Conduct a random hourly bedroom check daily.
• Participate in the program evaluation process as necessary, including data collection.
• Contact the on-call staff person, Facility Manager, or Program Director (in cases of emergency) for instructions on weekends and weeknights.

Skills

Addiction knowledge

Special needs of women

Fair limits

Role model

Stress tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Interim House West
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Receive a daily report and logbook from staff on the previous shift. Maintain a daily log of all activities occurring during the shift. Provide a verbal report to incoming staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer calls from the Registered Nurse when needed.
• Provide adjunct care for participants, including ice packs and heat packs.
• Check vital signs, weight, and record information when required by the Registered Nurse.
• Log new residents’ belongings as well as any items received for residents during business hours.
• Conduct a random hourly bedroom check daily.
• Participate in the program evaluation process as necessary, including data collection.
• Contact the on-call staff person, Facility Manager, or Program Director (in cases of emergency) for instructions on weekends and weeknights.

SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions
• Knowledge of the special needs of women struggling with addiction
• Ability to set consistent, fair limits when appropriate while maintaining a sensitive and supportive attitude in relation to residents
• Ability to act as a role model for the residents
• High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Attention to Detail

Intermediate

Organized

Intermediate

Effective Communication

Intermediate

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Knowledge of the special needs of women struggling with addiction

Thorough knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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