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Residential Aide

CONTINUUM OF CARE INC
place Meriden, 06454
local_atm $18.83 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Aging
Medication Management
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Individuals

About Job

2nd Shift: 40 hours *weekend shift differential of $1 dollar more an hour ($19.83)

Sunday - Thursday, 3pm - 11pm

Scope of Service: Assists individuals with daily personal routines and includes providing prompts for daily living skills, skill-building activities, and participation in groups. Provides companionship to residents and establishes a trusting and professional relationship. Works with licensed or visiting nursing personnel to monitor medical concerns and observe interaction with medications, as indicated. Reports any concerns or medical issues. Ensures living spaces are safe, sanitary, and well-organized. Leads group activities and outings. Collaborates with nursing, management, and coworkers to ensure residents receive the best quality services. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Client Care:

  • Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries.
  • Enhances a client’s independent living skills by engaging, assessing, and

providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, hands-on assistance).

  • Provides handson support and guidance for activities of daily living such as

personal care/hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, food management/nutrition, budgeting, health and safety, leisure, and other activities which promote healthy

living.

  • Facilitates/cofacilitates psychoeducational groups as indicated.
  • Engages with clients in community integration and social recreation activities.
  • Provides transportation to and from appointments as identified.
  • Educates and trains clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation.
  • Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in

maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands-on assistance.

  • Conducts ongoing rounds checks ensuring safety of each individuals and the program.
  • Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples, as applicable.
  • Documents shift logs in electronic record according to contract and agency policy.
  • Develops and maintains working relationships with providers, families, and natural supports.
  • Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices.
  • Supervises, monitors and documents the selfadministration of client medications.
  • Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, AllTreater

meetings and supervision.

Company Benefits Include:

  • Competitive Wages
  • 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
  • Colonial Supplemental Insurance
  • Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)

Employees

  • Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
  • 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)

About CONTINUUM OF CARE INC

The Mission of Continuum of Care is to enable people who are challenged with mental illnesses, intellectual/developmental disabilities (including Autism), homelessness, and/or struggling with addiction to rebuild a meaningful life and thrive in the community. Since 1966, Continuum of Care, Inc. has been a leading nonprofit organization serving adults diagnosed with mental illness and developmental and intellectual. Continuum is renowned for its leadership, high quality standards, and innovative programs in its field. With more than 60 properties located throughout Connecticut (such as group homes, supported living arrangements, emergency housing, and crisis centers), Continuum is one of the largest community housing providers in the state for people diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance disorders. We serve more than 2,500 individuals annually, and employ approximately 900 dedicated staff.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Aging
Medication Management

Age Groups

Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Aviation/Transportation
Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Non-profit
Nursing Home
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences