Residential Assistant - Monday-Friday

Brookwood in Georgetown Vocational•Georgetown, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Assistant provides support to the Citizen Home Manager/Supervisor by assisting with the needs of the Citizens in the home by creating a safe, happy, and healthy home for the Citizens that aligns with the culture of Grace Place. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

GED is required.
Residential Assistants should possess personal characteristics such as trustworthiness, patience, tolerance, and a willingness to learn more about specific disabilities and adapt expectations.
They should have a strong sense of responsibility as well as being respectful of different ways of living and communicating.
The Residential Assistant must have a strong sense of serving and caring for the needs of adults with functional disabilities.
Must be able to establish trust and rapport, and to set healthy boundaries in their work with the Citizens.
They will work with Citizens who might struggle to related to fellow Citizens in the residential setting.
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate documents such as safety procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to write comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Residential Assistants often must maintain a balance of many duties and responsibilities and should be willing to provide input in the planning of day-to-day activities, routines, and expectations.
Residential Assistant will need to model effective problem-solving skills for Citizens.
Residential Assistant should have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of individual behavioral and emotional issues while ensuring the safety of the Citizen.
This position requires a flexible individual; someone able to multi-task and adjust to the many variables found between assignments.
Must possess a valid driver's license from the State of Texas and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

Qualification as CNA and previous experience working with adults with functional disabilities is desirable, but not required.
Knowledge of basic first aid and safety, basic hygiene, and CPR training helpful but not required.
Consideration given to licensed CNS's and those with CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Assists residents with their direct care needs including their personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assists with preparation and serving meals as directed and in view of any special or prescribed diets.
Assists Citizens with their transfer into and out of beds, wheelchairs, lavatories, and automobiles.
Performs housekeeping activities (i.e., vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning windows in the citizens' room) to ensure the home remains clean, presentable, and maintains image excellence.
Assists Citizens with their chores such as laundry, making their beds, and straightening up their rooms.
Participates in leisure time activities both in and outside the home and, occasionally, on and off campus.
Reads aloud, plays cards and other board games, and participates in physical fitness routines with the citizens.
Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties as requested such as picking up food and household supplies and running errands necessary for the efficient operation of the home.
Accompanies citizens outside the home, serving as guide, companion, and aide.
Works safely and looks after the safety of the citizens and co-workers.
Immediately reports unsafe conditions.
Identifies and reports any signs and concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Develop friendly and appropriate relationships with Citizens that back the trust required to perform the duties of the job.
Positively and professionally interact with BiG Staff, Citizens, families of Citizens, and other professionals in the work environment.
Serves as "on call" in emergency situations whereby it would be unsafe for the residents to leave the home.
Any other duty as deemed appropriate by the Residential Home Manager, Weekend Supervisor, or Director of Residential.