Residential Technician

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Bay Recovery in Portland, Maine is seeking a Per Diem Residential Technician to provide compassionate care to residents and support daily living activities. You will help with meals, housekeeping, monitoring safety, and assisting with admissions and medication administration under physician orders.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, willingness to learn CPR/First Aid, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. BLS certification may be obtained on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS preferred but on-site certification possible.
• Must pass all background and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

• Manning the nurse’s station and directing clients.
• Provide general office support and maintain resident records.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and promote independence.
• Assist with admissions and discharge processes, including UA collection and sanitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS preferred

Tools

Omnicell

Omniview

EHR

Job description

Description

Per Diem - Residential Technician

Liberty Bay Recovery is looking for a hardworking, caring and dependable Residential Technician willing to provide superior care to patient’s residing in the recovery center. The primary job duties include various tasks maintaining the facility and assisting residents with their activities of daily living and promoting independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Manning the nurse’s station to answer questions and direct clients.
• General office work.
• Knowledge of the company and services offered and can accurately describe this information to new clients.
• Accompanying clients outside for cigarette breaks.
• Preparing bedrooms for new admissions, which includes dressing beds with clean sheets and comforter, vacuuming the carpet, cleaning all hard surfaces and ensuring each room has the proper accommodations (alarm clock, sound machine, fan, hamper, etc.).
• Assisting the kitchen with washing, drying and putting away dishes.
• Tidying up the dining area after meal times to include wiping all tables and chairs, pushing in chairs, sweeping and mopping the floor, emptying trashes, etc.
• Checking the client bathrooms for cleanliness.
• Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the day rooms, which includes removing any dishes or trash, folding and putting away blankets, straightening pillows, sanitizing hard surfaces, etc.
• Assisting housekeeping staff with laundry.
• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts with them in an appropriate manner.
• Assisting medical or kitchen staff with any other related tasks.
• Assist in admission process (UA collection, searching property, BA testing, sanitation, etc.).
• Thoroughly searches individuals’ belongings upon admission and properly disposes of any forbidden items.
• Properly logs and stores individuals’ belongings.
• Passing, logging and disposal of medications.
• Always demonstrates proper handwashing techniques and uses gloves whenever necessary.
• Administers medication by the route ordered according to the physician’s orders.
• Completes hourly rounds for each client and appropriately assesses the environment/need for increased checks.
• Checking vitals for individuals.
• Auditing and correcting EHR records.
• Assisting with Omnicell – witnessing the removal of scheduled medications.
• Assists with the discharge process and completes all necessary documentation.
• Admitting and assisting with discharging individuals into Omnicell/Omniview.
• Assists with completing any weekly/monthly medical report forms.
• Keeps medication rooms and medication cart cleaned, stocked and organized at all times.
• Participates in facility quality improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for efficiency and improved patient experience
• Ability to successfully complete training in, and demonstrate a practical use of, Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid and behavior intervention techniques.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good computer skills in order to access emails, training and record keeping/data collection software.
• Ability to perform general household upkeep and maintenance.
• Any other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS preferred but will certify on site if needed.
• Must pass all background and driving record checks.

Here is what you can expect from us:

Liberty Bay Recovery is committed to helping people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our Portland Maine rehab center provides individualized care and evidence-based clinical approaches in an environment that promotes healing.

Liberty Bay Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.