JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: RESIDENTIAL AIDE

JOB CLASSIFICATION: 16 Hrs. Weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Catholic Social Services (McAuley House)

The residential Aide is responsible for the safety and well-being of the residents during the day, evening, overnight, and weekend hours. Residential Aides work to maintain order and structure in the house and to always hold the residents accountable to the policies and procedures of McAuley House and the Office of Homeless Services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully comprehends, articulates, and reflects in job performance the mission and philosophy of McAuley House.
• Respond to the doorbell, telephone, and client inquiries and take messages for Administrative Staff.
• Responsible for completing shift notes and incident reports.
• Responsible for writing reports to Case Managers and the Program Supervisor regarding residents, incidents, and concerns.
• Perform hourly house checks and manage potential conflicts among residents.
• Supervise and check resident chores.
• Prepare and serve clients meals according to the menu.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including laundering rugs, shower curtains, and other linens. Clean and sanitize bathrooms, mop kitchen, dining room, hallway, floors, and sanitize banisters.
• Observe residents take prescribed medication and sign off as instructed.
• Perform urine drug tests as needed.
• Count off on all controlled medication when relieving staff before and after the shift.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and educational in-service training.
• Conduct monthly fire and safety drills.
• Follow all emergency protocols when necessary.
• All other duties as directed.

Skills Required

• Ability to apply and enforce the policies and procedures of McAuley House and the Office of Homeless Services.
• Effective writing and communication skills
• Competent decision-making skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to delicate crises.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Understand the issues of women living with HIV.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic cooking skills
• Experience working with women diagnosed with mental health disorders, substance use and compromised immune systems, i.e., HIV.