Residential Specialist - Newton & Andover, 1PM-9PM, Newton Medical Center, at Atlantic Health

Newton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Daily Living Skills, Medication Administration, Community Integration, Crisis Management, Independent Living Skills, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Functioning, Therapeutic Services, Meal Preparation, Errand Running, Charting, Team Coordination, Safety Management, Household Management, Support Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Responsible for assisting with the operation of the Residential Program for individuals with various mental health experiences. Helps residents in all activities supporting their goals including personal care and daily living skills. Supports creation of a safe and clean-living environment for residents and assists with management of resident household, including running errands and preparation of meals. Coordinates with other staff and service providers to support the creation of comprehensive programs that focus on the development of community living skills and increased independence. Principal Accountabilities: 1. Participates in development and implementation of the schedule of daily activities and therapeutic services to residents. 2. Assists with personal care to residents and supports residents by utilizing intervention strategies as outlined in care plans. 3. Sees that daily activities proceed smoothly and that regular schedules are maintained. 4. Supports administration of medication to residents in accordance with program policies, nursing care plans, and physician orders and accompanies residents to physician offices or hospital when needed. 5. Provides support in the development of independent living skills, (i.e., shopping, nutrition, cooking, cleaning, etc.), self-care skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal functioning. 6. Observes resident ability to function and provides community integration and support services to residents according to individual plans of care. 7. Facilitates contact and provides assistance to members of the Crisis Services Team regarding individuals in residence as needed. 8. Participates in building and maintaining community connections. 9. Provides shift and chart notes for residents, accurately reflecting current progress towards objectives as outlined in resident care plans. 10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The Residential Specialist assists with the operation of the Residential Program for individuals with mental health experiences, supporting residents in personal care and daily living skills. They also help create a safe living environment and coordinate with staff to develop community living skills.