Residential Assistant

About the role

Receive a daily report and logbook from staff on the previous shift. Maintain a daily log of all activities occurring during the shift. Provide a verbal report to incoming staff.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls from the Registered Nurse when needed.
• Provide adjunct care for participants, including ice packs and heat packs.
• Check vital signs, weight, and record information when required by the Registered Nurse.
• Log new residents’ belongings as well as any items received for residents during business hours.
• Conduct a random hourly bedroom check daily.
• Participate in the program evaluation process as necessary, including data collection.
• Contact the on-call staff person, Facility Manager, or Program Director (in cases of emergency) for instructions on weekends and weeknights.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions
• Knowledge of the special needs of women struggling with addiction
• Ability to set consistent, fair limits when appropriate while maintaining a sensitive and supportive attitude in relation to residents
• Ability to act as a role model for the residents
• High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license