Residential Living Skills Specialist

Atlantic Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a compassionate team member to help operate the Residential Program. You will assist residents with daily living skills, personal care, and meal preparation, while contributing to a safe, clean living environment and smooth household management.

Collaborating with staff and service providers, you’ll support development of community living skills and greater independence. You will document progress, coordinate with the Crisis Services Team when needed, and

Qualifications

• Current adult CPR, AED & First Aid certifications at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.
• NJ Driving License with a clean record.
• Fingerprinting is required for this position
• 2 years of experience in Residential care or relevant area preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and implementation of the schedule of daily activities and therapeutic services to residents.
• Assists with personal care to residents and supports residents by utilizing intervention strategies as outlined in care plans.
• Sees that daily activities proceed smoothly and that regular schedules are maintained.
• Supports administration of medication to residents in accordance with program policies, nursing care plans, and physician orders and accompanies residents to physician offices or hospital when needed.
• Provides support in the development of independent living skills, (i.e., shopping, nutrition, cooking, cleaning, etc.), self-care skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal functioning.
• Observes resident ability to function and provides community integration and support services to residents according to individual plans of care.
• Facilitates contact and provides assistance to members of the Crisis Services Team regarding individuals in residence as needed.
• Participates in building and maintaining community connections.
• Provides shift and chart notes for residents, accurately reflecting current progress towards objectives as outlined in resident care plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driving

Job description

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks a compassionate team member to help operate the Residential Program. You will assist residents with daily living skills, personal care, and meal preparation, while contributing to a safe, clean living environment and smooth household management.

Collaborating with staff and service providers, you’ll support development of community living skills and greater independence. You will document progress, coordinate with the Crisis Services Team when needed, and