Residential Aide

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Residential Aide we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the community!

Huntington At Symphony provides oversight and management of 25 units of subsidized housing for persons living with HIV/AIDS. This unique program also provides 24-hour concierge service and access to JRI Health Medical Case Management.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.  This range may be modified in the future. 

What You'll Do:

• Report to the Program Director and Nurse Coordinators.
• Working as part of a team in a residential program for fragile elderly residents to provide practical support and assistance with activities of daily living as well as emotional and social support to program residents.
• Assisting program case managers and program coordinator.
• Make regular contact with residents to ensure safety and well-being and to monitor needs for support.
• Become and remain fully familiarized with each resident's situation and needs through review of intake documents, daily log, case management notes, staff meetings and interactions with residents.
• Assisting residents with personal care (e.g. dressing, bathing, lifting, and transferring as well as with practical support needs (cooking, cleaning, laundry shopping).
• Accurately record in daily logbook all activities performed with each resident, including personal care and practical support provided.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Why JRI?   

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. 
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! 
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. 
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. 
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! 
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. 
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide or Home Health certification preferred.
• Experience in any of the following areas desirable: Special needs residential work, hospice, and home health care, experience working with the elderly, substance abuse or mental health treatment.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to issues related to the elderly, mental illness, racial/ethnic diversity, and addiction.
• Energetic and self-motivated reliability and flexibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to HIV, substance abuse, poverty & homelessness, and other populations required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed. 

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.