Residential Assistant

UPMC • Altoona, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a licensed personal care home specializing in the admission of individuals with mental health diagnoses. Staff receive comprehensive training, including medication administration, CPR, first aid, direct care, and crisis intervention. As a small facility, we emphasize a supportive, home-like environment that promotes resident stability and well-being. The personal care home is managed and operated in accordance with agency policies and procedures, with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and full regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Applicants must be 21 years or older due to position restrictions.
• CPR and first aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Act 34
• OAPSA

Nice To Haves

• Nurse's aide training and/or 6 months related work experience preferred.
• Experience working in mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, respond to, and document resident crises.
• Provide supportive counseling and ongoing resident monitoring.
• Support personal care, nutrition, leisure, and skill development.
• Facilitate individual and group therapeutic activities.
• Manage daily personal care home operations.
• Orient residents, resolve conflicts, and maintain records.
• Ensure safe living standards per agency and PA regulations.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies and treatment providers.
• Participate in quality improvement, training, and agency activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and professional standards.
• Promote safety, quality service delivery, and agency mission.
• Promote resident skill development in cooperation with the client's treatment team.
• Demonstrate support of Agency mission and philosophy in delivery of services.
• Work to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to internal/external customers.
• Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED