RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT

phmc.org; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a compassionate residential aide to support daily shift operations at our Philadelphia facility. You will receive daily reports, log activities, and brief incoming staff to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities include responding to nurse calls, assisting residents with comfort measures, recording vital signs, logging belongings, conducting hourly checks, and helping with program evaluations. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge of addictions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive a daily report and logbook from staff on the previous shift.
• Maintain a daily log of all activities occurring during the shift.
• 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 and items received for residents during business hours.
• Conduct a random hourly bedroom check daily.
• Participate in program evaluation activities, including data collection.
• Contact on-call staff, Facility Manager, or Program Director for emergencies on weekends and weeknights.

Skills

Addiction knowledge

Women’s needs

Boundary setting

Role model

Stress tolerance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School

Experience

Preferred

Knowledge of the special needs of women struggling with addiction

Thorough knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions

Behaviors

Preferred

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

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