Residential Technician: Per Diem

Root Center For Advanced Recovery; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Root Center For Advanced Recovery in New Britain, CT, seeks a compassionate caregiver to provide daily living assistance and medical care to residents within a residential program. You will document progress, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and well-being.

The role requires a CNA/EMT/MA certification or equivalent, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver's license, with an hourly rate of $25.00 and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent with CNA, EMT or MA certification required; Associate degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents; accurately perform and document vital signs.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal pickup, 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.
• Document resident activities, behaviors, and progress in a timely and accurate manner.
• Transports patients safely in agency vehicle as needed.

Skills

Direct care

Vital signs documentation

Resident engagement

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

CNA/EMT/MA certification

Associate degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

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New Britain, CT, US

At Root Center, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment where everyone can thrive. We're driven by a clear purpose and a set of core values that shape everything we do, from nurturing growth and promoting well-being to cultivating connections and making a positive impact.

In fact, 97% of our newly hired employees would recommend us to their friends for employment opportunities, and 96% said they strengthened their skills in their first few months.

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.

Hourly Rate of $25.00

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.