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Residential Aide
Mercy Hospice
334 S 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Available Shifts
Full-time (Monday-Friday 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and every other weekend)
Part-time (Weekends only)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the safety and well being of the residents during the evening, overnight and weekend hours. Residential Aides work in teams of two to maintain order and structure in the house and to hold the residents accountable to the rules and policies of Mercy Hospice. Each residential aide will have a primary area which will be in the Kitchen or Medication room.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fully comprehends, articulates and reflects in job performance the mission and philosophy of Mercy Hospice
Performs hourly house checks and manages potential conflict among residents
Responsible for supervising and checking resident chores
Prepare and serves meals
Performs light housekeeping which includes laundering the linen, cleaning staff bathrooms, mopping kitchen and dining room, and keeping the hallways and office areas clean and sanitized
Assists and monitors residents medication distribution
Performs urine drug tests and alcohol breathalyzer test as needed
Responds to the door, telephone and client inquires
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Strong decision making skills
Maintain professional interaction with residents at all times
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to respond to changing priorities
Understanding of the issues of women in residential recovery
Ability to apply and enforce rules and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school degree or equivalent
Experience working with persons with mental health and drug/alcohol issues
Familiarity with industrial kitchen and basic cooking skills