Bear River Mental Health Center
Residential Aide
Hiring Timeframe
1-2 Weeks
Experience
Intermediate-level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Provide direct daily care, life-skills support, and supervision for residents in a specialized group home serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Responsibilities include verifying medication compliance, guiding personal hygiene routines, assisting with household chores, maintaining electronic medical records, and fostering a safe, structured residential environment.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Resident Support & Daily Care: Assist residents in retaining and building age-appropriate daily living and interpersonal skills; supervise daily chores and personal hygiene routines.
- Medication & Safety: Verify client compliance with prepackaged medication regimens; exercise sound judgment to maintain safety protocols and handle emergency situations calmly.
- Documentation & Administrative: Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR) in compliance with agency procedures and strict confidentiality standards.
Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: Experience serving adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses preferred.
- Clearances & Availability: Must pass a criminal background investigation; ability to work a minimum of 16 hours per week with flexibility to cover co-worker shifts as needed.
- Technical & Core Skills: Computer literacy for automated medical records systems; effective oral and written communication; punctual and dependable team player.