Resident Assistant - Addison Group Home
Company: DuPage County Health Department
Location: Addison
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB
We are now offering a Sign on Bonus and Changing our Hours to a 4
day work week! The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a
new team member at our Addison Group Home to work as a Residential
Assistant. Working in this position, you will have the opportunity
to provide life-changing assistance to adult clients, who live with
behavioral health disorders. Our program focuses on teaching
clients to live independently with the goal of being able to live
self-sufficiently within a community. All positions provide an
opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, while
gaining valuable experience working in the field of Human Services.
Position Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm Our
starting rate is $15.00 per hour, with a $2.00 per hour shift
differential for our second shift as well as a $1,500.00 sign on
bonus that is payable within your first 30 days! Overtime is also
available!As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be
eligible for our full comprehensive benefit package. Click on the
Benefits tab to review our benefits. If your passion is a desire to
help others and to make a difference in people's lives, then apply
today and join our team! We at the DuPage County Health Department,
value our employees and take great pride in providing the ability
for them to have a good work life balance.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides assistance to adult clients with serious behavioral health
issues, n learning independent living skills using various methods
of role modeling and motivational interviewing. Demonstrating and
assisting with tasks such as; making a shopping list, preparing
meals or following recipe instructionsProvides education and
direction on proper hygiene and grooming and demonstrates
housekeeping skillsMonitors overall personal safety of residents
including crisis interventionParticipates and encourages clients
with individual and group recreational activities such as sewing,
cooking and artMonitors medication effectiveness and may observe
clients taking medicationsAssists in facilitating transportation
including assisting clients in attending all scheduled
appointmentsPerforms tasks related to maintaining environmental
standards in residential facilities and vehiclesMaintains records
according to health department policies and assists in managing
clients' financial accountsMaintains confidentiality of privileged
information and adheres to client privacy lawsParticipates in
emergency activities as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 21 years of age. Experience Preferred, but not required. A
qualified candidate must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's
license and good driving record. New employees must attend a (Paid)
New Hire Orientation program on the first shift.
Keywords: DuPage County Health Department, Naperville , Resident Assistant - Addison Group Home, Other , Addison, Illinois
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