Residential Worker Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm

Real House Inc; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Real House Inc. seeks a Residential Worker to manage day-to-day house operations, ensuring resident safety and well-being. You will oversee maintenance, assist with daily living activities, and coordinate transportation for appointments, shopping, and social events.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of related experience, and CPR/First Aid certification. You will work on a rotating shift pattern with on-call responsibilities and report to the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 1–2 years related experience or equivalent
• Able to work with diverse populations
• Good oral and written English skills
• If in recovery, five–six years of sustained recovery is required
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate within a household
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Must be at least 25 years old
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Background check required prior to hire

Responsibilities

• Track unusual and major incidents.
• Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
• Be on-call as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals to ensure safety and rights are protected.
• Oversee all cleaning duties by clients and ensure tasks are completed.
• Assist with meals, housekeeping, personal care, laundry and daily living activities.
• Plan and coordinate leisure, social and daily living activities, including transport to appointments.
• Take responsibility for residents during day shifts when needed.
• Complete quarterly and monthly reports and maintain logs.

Skills

English proficiency

Diversity experience

Teamwork

Phone etiquette

Mobility/Physical ability

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION

The Residential Worker is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day function in the house. This includes securing the well-being and safety of the residents. Responsibilities also include keeping up with maintenance and repairs of the house, the vehicle, appliances, and equipment. The Residential Worker reports directly to Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Track unusual and major incidents
• Participates in staff meetings and other meetings as appropriate
• Responsible for being on-call
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Providing support and guidance to the individuals in the house to ensure the following:
• That the house, the appliances, the vehicles and the equipment are safe, operational and in good working order.
• That the fundamental rights of each adult in the house are protected
• Residential Workers are bound by an 8 hour shift. The following are the specific duties within a job typical X-hour shift. Hours and duties may vary depending upon specific circumstances and will be handwritten and initialed into this employment agreement.
• Responsible for overseeing all cleaning duties by clients.
• Responsible for cleaning anything that have not been completed by the clients.
• 3pm-11pm
• Supervising and assisting the individuals in the house with menus, food preparation, housekeeping, personal care, laundry, and other activities of daily living.
• Planning and coordinating appropriate leisure, social and daily living activities in the residence and in the community. This includes transporting the individuals to and from their destinations. These activities also include shopping trips and medical, dental, and mental health appointments.
• Assuming responsibility for the individuals in the house during the day when they are unable to attend the day program (e.g. for illness, inclement weather, etc.). The supervisor will make every effort to arrange coverage, however, the final responsibility rests on the residential staff.
• Meeting deadlines and completing all necessary paperwork. This includes quarterly reports, monthly reports, fire drill records, attendance records, weight charts, house receipts, daily logbook, etc.
• The Residential Worker shall be trained by Real House, Inc.’s APN and will carry out the duties of Medication Technician
• 11pm-7am
• During the hours of 11pm-7am, the House Manager will be offered adequate sleeping facilities by Real House, Inc.
• 7am-3pm
• (7am-9am) Responsibilities include providing assistance to the extent necessary for each of the individuals in the home to prepare for their day. That includes assisting with all personal hygiene tasks, dressing, preparing breakfast and cleaning up afterwards.
• (9am-3pm) During this shift the House Manager is considered “on call”, however remaining on the premises is typically not necessary. Being “on call” requires that you leave information with your supervisor as to where you may be reached.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required and Preferred Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Good oral and written English skills.
• If an individual is in recovery, five-six years of sustained recovery is required.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based application.
• Ability to answer telephone calls in a professional manner and assists callers
• The Residential Worker must be at least 25 years
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Certificates and Licenses:
• CPR and First Aid
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to hire.