Residential Technician: Full Time 40 Hours Weekly Third Shift

Socket.dev; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

NHSC Loan Repayment Programs

Job summary

Root Center for Advanced Recovery is seeking a dedicated caregiver for overnight shifts (11:00pm–8:00am) to provide direct care to residents, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and support therapeutic programs. You will work as part of the patient care team in a residential facility, ensuring safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with CNA/EMT/MA certification; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA/EMT/MA certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents; accurately perform and document vital signs.
• Assist with daily living activities, meal setup, medication monitoring, hygiene.
• Monitor and supervise residents to ensure safety and adherence to program rules.
• Facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities to promote engagement.
• Address crisis situations and provide emotional support to residents in need.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of residential facility.
• Document resident activities, behaviors, and progress in a timely manner.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Engage residents with weekly programs and social activities for well-being.
• Transport patients safely in agency vehicle as needed.

Skills

CNA/EMT/MA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Driver's license

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred in Human Services

Job description

At Root Center for Advanced Recovery, we build relationships that empower patients with the courage and ability to change by providing guidance and support throughout every step of recovery. We are caring, knowledgeable professionals who believe in honoring the potential of every individual while continually renewing ourselves, embracing new perspectives, and recognizing that progress is the destination. For more than 150 years, we have remained committed to inspiring hope and strengthening the communities we serve.

Position Summary:

Performs daily living assistance and medical care to residents. Performs administrative duties and delegated tasks as a member of the patient care team.

Working hours: 11:00pm - 8:00am

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, a generous retirement plan with employer contributions, four weeks of PTO, paid holidays (including your birthday), professional development funding, annual bonus eligibility, excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour work week and no current on-call responsibilities, and eligibility for multiple NHSC Loan Repayment Programs.

Hourly Rate Starting at $21.00 an hour!

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct care and support to residents; Accurately performs and documents vital signs.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal pick up and set up, medication monitoring, and hygiene.
• Monitor and supervise residents to ensure safety and adherence to program rules.
• Facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities for residents, promoting engagement and socialization.
• Address crisis situations and provide emotional support to residents in need.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of residential facility.
• Document resident activities, behaviors, and progress in a timely and accurate manner.

• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to residents
• Monitor individual’s needs at all times; Engage residents by providing weekly programs and social activities to promote mental and emotional well-being
• Collects fees and records payments; photographs clients and prepares client ID cards; electronically prepares medical records for new admissions and accompanying information; processes client refunds; participating in clinical staff meetings; completes client fee contracts; updates lobby boards; process late fee letters on a timely basis
• Transports patients safely in agency vehicle from facility to appointments and other venues on an as needed basis.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

High-school diploma or equivalent with CNA, EMT or MA certification required; Associate degree in Human Services or related field preferred. Prior experience and demonstrated ability and sensitivity to work with drug dependent people within the scope of this rehabilitation program. Adult CPR/AED or BLS certification must be obtained and maintained within the initial 6 months of employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe/clear driving record.

EEO Statement:

Root Center is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Root considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Root Center discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.