Residential Assistant
Burke
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Lufkin, TX
Contract type: Full time
Position Title
Residential Assistant - C.B. - Cunningham Group Home - Lufkin, TX
Position Number
P #374
General Description
The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for providing guidance and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. Work involves supervising day-to-day living activities; providing active treatment; perpetuating a harmonious, home-like environment; and working with other professionals. The RA assists the Day Programmer in providing active treatment as scheduled. The RA is also responsible for ensuring that the group home environment is kept safe and clean according to Life Safety and Health standards. Daily documentation includes activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports. Other documentation is required on an as-needed basis. Reliable transportation is required.
Education
Required: Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.
Experience
Preferred: Six (6) months' experience working with individuals in a direct care role.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Valid Texas driver's license.
Special Requests or Comments
Required: Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid and Defensive Driving training modules. You must complete the required employee training. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.
Physical Requirements
Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity
Hours
10:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m., rotating days, four on and three off.
Salary
$30,850 annually
Residential Assistant - C.B. - Cunningham Group Home - Lufkin, TX
Position Number
P #374
General Description
The Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for providing guidance and care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in a residential setting. Work involves supervising day-to-day living activities; providing active treatment; perpetuating a harmonious, home-like environment; and working with other professionals. The RA assists the Day Programmer in providing active treatment as scheduled. The RA is also responsible for ensuring that the group home environment is kept safe and clean according to Life Safety and Health standards. Daily documentation includes activity notes, medication inventory records, and progress reports. Other documentation is required on an as-needed basis. Reliable transportation is required.
Education
Required: Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.
Experience
Preferred: Six (6) months' experience working with individuals in a direct care role.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Valid Texas driver's license.
Special Requests or Comments
Required: Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid and Defensive Driving training modules. You must complete the required employee training. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.
Physical Requirements
Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity
Hours
10:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m., rotating days, four on and three off.
Salary
$30,850 annually
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