Residential Aide
About The Position
Project Chesapeake provides addiction treatment and behavioral health therapy for individuals with a dual diagnosis. The organization seeks a motivated, reliable, and professional part-time Residential Aide for a male level 3.1 setting. Its mission is to help individuals learn to live a positive, sober lifestyle and make changes that support successful, independent living. The position monitors clients and program activities during assigned shifts, supports daily operations and new intakes, documents medication-related observations, and communicates client needs and shift information to staff. The schedule is Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Pay is $17.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Ability to observe, identify, document, and inform others about concerning physical, cognitive, or behavioral changes.
- Understanding of addiction, mental health, and recovery.
- Ability to deescalate situations.
- Ability to maintain ethical and professional boundaries.
- Ability to communicate professionally and accurately in written and verbal shift handoffs.
- Ability to adapt to changes in schedules, routines, and work assignments.
- Understanding of and compliance with HIPAA guidelines and requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Openness to learning about ASAM criteria guidelines, Stages of Change, and 12-step recovery.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all clients throughout the assigned shift.
- Conduct regular rounds around the entire property.
- Ensure the daily program and schedule are followed.
- Assist with new intakes, complete room searches, and monitor mealtimes.
- Observe and document clients taking or refusing prescribed or over-the-counter medications.
- Monitor and observe supervised urinalysis as needed or scheduled.
- Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and supervisors.
- Keep program staff informed of clients’ current challenges or behavioral issues.
- Provide accurate written and verbal information during shift changes.
- Attend team meetings as necessary or scheduled.
- Adapt quickly to changes in schedules, routines, and work assignments.
- Deescalate situations.
- Maintain ethical and professional boundaries with clients and staff.
- Understand and abide by HIPAA guidelines and requirements at all times.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
