Resident Assistant (Live-In)

About the role

Amber Lantern is accepting applications on a rolling basis for full-time live-in Resident Assistants. Please contact us for details on current openings.

Responsibilities

• Provide our residents with assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including reminders for personal hygiene, dressing and grooming to train residents in daily self-care practices
• Provide our residents with assistance with meal preparation
• Provide our residents with assistance as they accomplish daily tasks such as personal laundry and care of their living quarters to train residents household-care practices
• Maintain all care records in accordance with company policy
• Document, report, and review residents’ daily progress, needs, medical issues, and behaviors in accordance with company policy
• Communicate problems, concerns or issues to house manager as needed
• Maintain a safe environment for residents by overseeing that all residents take their medication as directed by their health care providers
• Build rapport with residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
• Accompany residents on community outings
• Respond to any safety or medical issues and document them properly
• Lead daily group and individual activities for entertainment
• Converse with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction

Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED
• At least 21 years of age
• A Food Handlers Permit (or willingness to obtain one)
• A current and valid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance
• The ability to calmly and repetitively model appropriate behavior in difficult or challenging situations
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and team
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral correspondence
• Experience working in a residential care facility
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness
• Previous experience caring for children or adults

Skills

• Ability to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds in order to assist in life skills
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision; color vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Exposure to outside weather conditions while working with residents
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Room and board provided
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for growth

Contact

To apply, please submit a resume and two referrals through the contact form on our Career's page, or send an email to hr@amberlantern.com.
Phone: (210) 890-5504
Fax: (210) 783-9310

Contact Information

Email: info@amberlantern.org
Website: www.amberlantern.org

Employer Information

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