Residential Aide
20 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionRequirements • High School Diploma/GED, • F-02 Certificate of Fitness, CPR/Basic First Aid certification, • Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with residents, • General knowledge of working in a residential facility preferred, • Knowledge of HIPPA guidelines and standards, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Bi-lingual Spanish/English is a plus, • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, • Commitment to excellence and high standards, • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions, • Ability to assess emergency situations and respond effectivelyResponsibilities, • The successful candidate will be responsible for the safety and security of the staff, clients at the work site, • He/She will help to ensure that the front desk is secured at all times and house rules and operational procedures are followed, • Monitor the clients, units, and grounds at all times to ensure the security and safety of each resident, • Enforce shelter policies and follows staff policies and procedures, • Perform general administrative functions such as noting within the communication log, documenting resident whereabouts, behaviors, and engagement, • Assist clients with questions and helps to resolve any issue as they may arise, • Monitor video footage of all hallways, staircases, lounge, and other common areas, • Adhere to safety, health, and fire hazard guidelines; policies and procedures; and mission and values of the organization, • Conduct hourly rounds of the facility, • Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel, • Work with security personnel to ensure safety of staff and residents in the program, • Empty, clean and prepare units for vacancies (bag and tag client materials where needed), • Document all incident details, participants, action taken and outcomes, • May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as neededJob descriptionResidential Aide Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for the safety and security of the staff, clients at the work site. He/She will help to ensure that the front desk is secured at all times and house rules and operational procedures are followed. Responsibilities: The Residence Worker is responsible for, but not limited to: • Monitor the clients, units, and grounds at all times to ensure the security and safety of each resident, • Enforce shelter policies and follows staff policies and procedures, • Perform general administrative functions such as noting within the communication log, documenting resident whereabouts, behaviors, and engagement, • Assist clients with questions and helps to resolve any issue as they may arise, • Examine all items entering the facility to ensure client and staff safety, • Monitor video footage of all hallways, staircases, lounge, and other common areas, • Adhere to safety, health, and fire hazard guidelines; policies and procedures; and mission and values of the organization, • Conduct hourly rounds of the facility, • Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel, • Work with security personnel to ensure safety of staff and residents in the program., • Empty, clean and prepare units for vacancies (bag and tag client materials where needed), • Document all incident details, participants, action taken and outcomes, • May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as neededProfessional & Personal Qualifications, • High School Diploma/GED, • F-02 Certificate of Fitness, CPR/Basic First Aid certification, • Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries in working with residents, • General knowledge of working in a residential facility preferred, • Knowledge of HIPPA guidelines and standards, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Bi-lingual Spanish/English is a plus, • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, • Commitment to excellence and high standards, • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions, • Ability to assess emergency situations and respond effectively