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Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Assistant Living Aide

Residential & Direct SupportUpdated on Nov 10
Part-timeMedia, PA, USA$18.75 - $19.25

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A current, valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
  • Sign language fluency is required, demonstrated through a sign communication proficiency interview, or the candidate must be culturally Deaf and use American Sign Language as a primary language.
  • Knowledge and understanding of deafness and the Deaf culture/community are required.
  • The role requires the ability to accurately take vital signs, communicate using American Sign Language, and complete written reports describing client behavior, accidents, incidents, and other aspects of program management.
  • The role requires familiarity with facility policies and procedures and competency in skills and techniques necessary to meet clients' care needs.
  • The role requires general knowledge of the emotional needs, limitations, and potential of residents, older adults, and Deaf individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on assistance with basic activities of daily living, including bathing, positioning, dressing, personal hygiene, transferring, ambulation, and physical comfort, as required by each plan of care.
  • Assist individuals with laundry, light housekeeping, shopping, activities, and socialization experiences.
  • Escort residents to and from appointments, programs, and community experiences.
  • Provide non-medical care, supervision, and assistance with recreational and social activities.
  • Train and assist residents in constructive use of leisure time and in self-care and independent-living skills, according to each client's capabilities and plan of care.
  • Assist with meal preparation, dining and feeding, dressing, grooming, and essential housekeeping chores, including bed making, dusting, and vacuuming.
  • Perform and document routine healthcare functions.
  • Report behavioral, personal, or social problems and unusual symptoms or changes in clients' conditions to a supervisor.
  • Keep track of assigned clients throughout the shift and assist support personnel in locating missing clients.
  • Empty and clean drainage bags, urinals, and bedpans as needed.
  • Interpret written and verbal information for residents.
  • Record significant or unusual activities in client records and complete incident reports when indicated; report unusual incidents and behavioral problems to appropriate supervisory personnel.
  • Carry out building safety routines, correct safety hazards when possible, report hazards, and help maintain an orderly, sanitary, and well-organized environment.
  • Assist residents with self-administration of medications, including monitoring medication supplies and documenting assistance.
  • Facilitate communication using American Sign Language.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service activities, projects, and committees as assigned, and assist with quality assurance programs when indicated.
  • Provide counseling and crisis intervention services for clients.
  • Plan and complete duties with minimal direction, collaborate with peers and team members, and use tactful communication in sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
  • Follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
  • Represent the organization to guests and other off-campus visitors.
  • Complete progress notes, personal care records, and other records essential to client care.
  • Complete other related duties assigned by supervisory staff and participate actively as a team member.
  • Maintain steady productivity, complete work before the end of the shift, and report incomplete assignments to a supervisor.
  • Seek out needed work, assist others as requested, adapt to workload changes, and communicate unfinished work, noteworthy events, and changes in client condition to the next shift.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certified Nurses Aide certification or equivalent training is preferred.
  • Demonstrate an active interest in improving current skills and knowledge through independent learning experiences.

About the Company

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

Provides behavioral health services and recovery

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware provides behavioral health services to people with mental illness and addictions to improve their quality of life. The organization runs programs across six states (Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island) and serves more than 7,000 individuals using a person-centered approach, with services delivered in communities to support recovery. Compared with others, it distinguishes itself through its broad geographic reach and focus on individualized care that centers on the needs and goals of each person. The overarching goal is to help people find hope and achieve lasting recovery and improved well-being.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lincoln, RI
Founded
Not listed

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