Resident Aid

Minimum Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma
• Up to 1 yr experience in inpatient (residential) treatment center
• Past experience working as a part of a team
• Familiarity with alcohol/drug treatment services and placement criteria required
• Maintains current CPR and First Aid Training
• Cleared TB Test
• Valid unrestricted state driver's license
• Maintain and pass annual background check and TB screening, as well as random drug screening
• Registration with RAD-T or peer support specialist
• Night shift coverage

Competencies

• Respects the values, customs, spiritual beliefs, and practices of other individuals and/or groups
• Listens, clarifies, and communicates clearly through verbal/non verbal, written and electronic means as appropriate to ensure effective communication with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards
• Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools, or systems

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review pre-screening and complete any and or all documentation
• Provide excellent customer service skills to client admitting into the program
• Conducts vitals, BAC, urinalysis (UA) drug screen collection following all appropriate procedures
• Conducts 72 hours detox observations, vitals, CIWAS, and COWS per protocol
• Monitor and documents client behavior during detox and/or hourly observation requirements utilizing Mental Status Exam and implementing in shift logs and observation logs
• Facilitates daily activities in a residential component: waking up clients, chore supervision, assist with meal service, makes coffee on the daily basis, assists with laundry
• Transports clients on an as needed basis (I.E., airport, doctors office, store runs, etc.)
• Conducts regular house checks, room checks, facility grounds/perimeter checks to ensure safety and security
• Observes and monitors client behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual client treatment plan and house needs
• Provides one-on-one supervision for clients on detox level of care, suicide watch, and ACA needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Candidates without health care field experience WON'T be considered
• Night shift availability

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Addiction treatment: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RAD-T (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23