Residential Aide

Job Brief

Providing direct assistance, support and care to clients residing in the shelter.

Company Overview

Constructive Partnerships is one of New York City's largest and most comprehensive community service organizations, serving people with an array of physical and/or developmental disabilities. CP Unlimited has an outstanding comprehensive Benefits Program which include, Health/Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Tax Deferred Annuity Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Workshop/Conference Reimbursement, Municipal Credit Union, Free Banking, 4weeks vacation, and much more!!

• Providing direct assistance, support and care to clients residing in the shelter
• Assist with the distribution of meals and maintaining the cafeteria clean following all DOHMH protocols
• Complete initial intakes
• Conduct wellness check to ensure that all clients are safe
• Conduct hourly rounds and log the outcome of the event
• Conduct room inspection to ensure that clients units are safe and free of hazardous conditions
• Complete work orders and follow-ups when needed
• Remove any contraband and complete reports
• Write occurrence and incident reports when deemed necessary
• Support and assist in enforcing shelter rules and regulations
• Sorting and distributing client’s mails
• Serve as a Liaison to the current atmosphere in the facility
• Report incidents, accidents and client concerns immediately via occurrence/incident report.
• Collaborate with monthly fire drills and report outcomes on your assigned lead
• Must be able to work as needed.
• Attend mandatory meetings and participate in trainings as directed by the supervisor
• Manages CARES, the DHS data base
• Comply with all DHS Absorb trainings as scheduled by DHS
• Able to lift about 50 pounds of weight, bend, and climb stairs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency with two years of experience preferred
• HHA/CAN or other medical training preferred
• Food Handlers Certification required
• CPR/First Aid Required
• F0-2 Preferred
• Narcan Certification required
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to speak/write English
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred