Residential Assistant

Waianae Coast Community Mental Health Center Inc; Waianae (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Pay

401(k) Retirement Plans with matching

Life Insurance

Health/Dental/Vision Plans

Job summary

Waianae Coast Community Mental Health Center Inc is seeking a Residential Assistant in Waianae, HI. The role involves providing care and therapeutic support to adults with mental illness in a homelike setting, with life-skill training, behavioral interventions, and medication monitoring.

The position offers full-time hours across multiple Maui locations and requires flexibility for overtime shifts. The ideal candidate will hold a HS Diploma, First Aid/CPR certification, and consent to background

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Requires First Aid/CPR certification.
• Willingness to work with adults with serious mental illness.
• Consent to education verification and criminal background check.
• Current TB Clearance & Hepatitis B vaccination.
• Submit to pre-employment & random drug testing.
• Flexible Availability (shifts are 24 hours/day, 7 days per week).
• Must be physically able to perform job functions including cleaning, light maintenance, stairs.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time and provide advanced notice of absences.
• Attend monthly paid training and meetings (primarily virtual).
• Work as a member of a team to support in a therapeutic environment.
• Review and update daily logs as needed.
• Monitor daily consumer activities and support goals per treatment plans.
• Provide medication monitoring as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of rules governing participation and behavior.
• Document observations in records daily and coordinate with Case Manager.
• Assist in daily maintenance of residence and yard.
• Ensure safety equipment and evacuation procedures are maintained.
• Report major repairs to Site Manager.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Willingness to work with adults with S

Flexible availability

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Residential Assistant

Full Time Resident Assistant Waianae, HI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1003

Salary Range: $18.34 To $22.00 Hourly

Full & Part-Time Positions available at multiple locations across Ewa Beach, Makakilo & Waianae. Must be available for overtime hours

This position is responsible for providing care and therapeutic support to adults with mental illness in a homelike setting. This direct care position includes life-skill training/support, behavioral interventions, medication monitoring, and other forms of support to assist our consumers in achieving their goals and gaining the necessary skills to live as independently as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to work on time and provide advanced notice of absences. There is only 1 staff on duty at any given time and generally, each home require staff on site 24/7.
• Attend monthly paid training and meetings (primarily virtual)
• Work as a member of a team, providing support and encouragement, assisting in the training of new staff, and working collaboratively to ensure that the Group Home program provides a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment for all consumers and staff.
• Review and make necessary additions to the daily logs.
• Monitor the daily activities of consumers. Be available to provide support to the consumers as needed. Encourage participation in goals and activities recommended by their Case Manager and/or treatment plan(s). Provide appropriate prompting and, when necessary and appropriate to their treatment plan, directly assist consumers, with ADL’s, including assistance with personal hygiene and self-care, cooking, cleaning, social skill development, and participation in activities.
• Work as a team with other Group Home program staff to ensure a consistent, structured, and therapeutic environment is maintained at all times.
• Provide medication monitoring services as needed or assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of established rules governing participation, behavior, and general expectations concerning consumers. Reinforce rules and expectations as necessary. Promptly report issues or concerns and seek support or clarification from the Site Manager(s) and/or Residential Manager.
• Document pertinent observations and any other relevant information in the record on a daily basis. Work closely with the assigned Case Manager as necessary, in order to maintain assigned records; ensuring that required documentation is completed and/or updated in a timely fashion.
• Participate in the daily general maintenance of the residence and yard. All residential sites are to be maintained in a neat, orderly, and clean condition that will ensure they will pass an inspection by any contracting or regulatory agency.
• Ensure that appliances and safety equipment are maintained in working order. Promptly report needs to the Site Manager for follow-up.
• Follow-up, as necessary, on needs addressed in the weekly inspection reports. May make minor repairs as necessary. Promptly report major repair needs or problems to the Site Manager.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and appropriate evacuation procedures and ensure they are followed. Maintain a clearly posted evacuation route in case of emergency, emergency contact information next to each phone, and clearly posted first-aid information. Ensure that appropriate safety equipment such as flashlights, smoke detectors, and the first-aid kit are properly functioning and/or stocked with necessary supplies. Promptly report needs to the Site Manager for follow-up.
• Assist in ensuring that adequate supplies and equipment necessary to support the day-to-day needs of the Group Home program are available. Promptly report needs to the Site Manager for follow-up.
• Any other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Requires First Aid/CPR certification
• Willingness to work with adults with serious mental illness
• Upon hire, employee must consent to education verification and criminal background check.
• Current TB Clearance & Hepatitis B vaccination
• Submit to pre-employment & random drug testing
• Flexible Availability (shifts are 24 hours/day, 7 days per week)
• Within reasonable modification, must be physically able to perform job functions including but not limited to, general cleaning, replacing light bulbs/smoke detector batteries, light landscaping, moving furniture, putting away supplies, and walking up/down stairs.

BENEFITS

• Overtime Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with matching
• Life Insurance
• Health/Dental/Vision Plans

Mon - Sun 7a to 3p
Mon - Sun 3p to 11p
Mon - Sun 11p to 7am