Resident Assistant - Addison Group Home
Company: DuPage County Health Department
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
JOBWe 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
DUTIESProvides 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 assignedMINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSMust 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, Wheaton , Resident Assistant - Addison Group Home, Other , Wheaton, Illinois
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