DRC- Residential Aide at Gaudenzia, Inc.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Documentation, Client Monitoring, Medication Management, Safety Procedures, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Team Collaboration, Behavioral Observation, Record Keeping, Search Procedures, Client Support, Training Attendance, Confidentiality, Sanitation, Order Maintenance

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Your responsibilities in this role may include * Supervision of client activities, maintains accurate entries in the log book, monitors client movement in sign-outs and passes and writes incident reports; employee is aware of client whereabouts at all times, including breaks and internal activities including hourly checks/ * Attend all mandatory DBH, OAS, DOC, DOH trainings and in-house conferences /seminars as directed by Program Director/, HR or * Maintains order and ensures compliance with rules and regulations; ensures that clients conduct themselves in an orderly manner * Monitors clients for signs of medical distress and /or emergency behavioral concerns on an ongoing basis and through routine hourly bed checks, responses and documents incididents or unusual occurrences. * Facilitates resident's morning meetings and " rap sessions " according to prescribed curriculum or * Escorts clients to breaks; and other * Ensures clients wake-up and out of room- bed time in room * Escorts clients and /or ensures client has approved colored coded passes and ID before leaving their unit within the building. * May be required to escort clients on store runs, when necessary, for the purchase of inpatient personal items. * Schedules and monitors clients' cleaning supplies, chores * Gets mail daily, observes confidentiality standards and distributes * Observes clients consumption of medications, double-checks client medication log-sheets to ensure client consumption of medication. * Secures client urines according to established policy & procedures ensuring that all safety, sanitations and security measures are adhered Completes are required documentation on the urine form, and logs , secures and documents urinalysis screen in the log book. * Records accurate and up-to-date unit and client information writing behavioral progress in the log Log books are legal document s and as such must be dated, numbered , signed and completed on the hour!! * Continually updates Bcd List ensuring that all admissions and discharge are recorded in a timely * Performs routine client services such as stripping beds when necessary, keeping unit tidy, and bagging soap powder, assembling copies of requisite paperwork. * Randomly inspects all rooms , common areas, hallways and bathrooms on an hourly basis and documents these inspections in the unit log book; performs a thorough search for contraband not less than weekly. * Cleans and strips beds, bags linen to be laundered and clears out table drawers , after client is discharged from program. * Responds appropriately to all medical and other * Whenever assigned to drive agency vehicles for any reason, all Residential Aides are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of Vehicles entrusted to their care as specified in the Gaudenzia DRC Vehicle Use Policy * Reports to the Program Director or supervisor any discrepancies in client 's whereaboutso r failure to return by curfew or anticipated time of return as recorded on the sign -out sheet. * Conducts pat searches of all clients and uses hand-held metal detectors to scan client as they leave and return to the facility or unit, and records this on the appropriate log. * Confiscates and secures and contraband found, and notifies the appro,iate Program Director or supervisor on duty. * Conducts comprehensive and random room and unit searches with program management staff, when assigned.Conducts search of client bags when leaving and returning to the facility or unit , and records this on the appropriate log . Confiscates sand secures any contraband found. and notifies the appropriate Program Director or supervisor on duty in their absence. * Performs other duties, tasks, and sen 1ices for clients, safety , sanitation and security as assigned by the management in a professional, ethical and non-judgmental Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status. Qualifications Qualifications for This Role High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of D&A Abuse & Treatment.

Responsibilities

The Residential Aide is responsible for supervising client activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. They monitor clients for medical and behavioral concerns, facilitate meetings, and perform routine inspections of the facility.