Recovery Assistant (RA)

Handz-On -
Connecticut

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Job Details

$16.50 an hour

Qualifications

Customer communication
Assisting with meal planning
Activities of daily living (ADL) training
Professional ethics
Resident hobbies assistance
Client rapport building
Resident personal care assistance
Textile repairs
Medication adherence support
Emergency procedures
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Assisting with ADLs
Residential housekeeping
Personal grooming assistance
Meal preparation
Client referral services
Grocery shopping assistance
Personal transportation assistance
Bed linen changing
Laundry washing
Household dishwashing
Patient charting
Patient escort assistance
Clinical confidentiality policies
Oral hygiene assistance
Referral coordination
Meal planning
Household meal planning
Companionship support
Communication skills

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The following pre-employment procedures will be conducted upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment:

Criminal background check

Valid Driver’s license/State ID

Verification of vehicle insurance

Verification of academic credentials, (if applicable)

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Recovery Assistant (RA)

Job Description

Performing the following task if the participant (by reason of physical or psychiatric disability) is unable to perform them, or assisting, or cueing the participant to perform them:
- a) Meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping (e.g., changing linens, washing dishes, vacuuming/ dusting, laundry, mending clothing repairs), basic household tasks (e.g., regulating home temperature, storing food appropriately, resolving issues about bill paying).
- b) Dressing, personal grooming and hygiene (e.g., bathing, dressing, and oral care).
- c) Appropriate use of emergency medical services.
Assisting or cueing the participant to perform or become engaged in:
- a) Family, social, recreational activities.
- b) Appropriate use of natural community supports (e.g., social clubs, faith-based supports).
- c) Appropriate use of routine medical/ dental services
- d) Use of medications as prescribed, including self-administration of medications.
- e) Healthy habits (e.g., healthy diet, exercise, and behaviors designed to alleviate stress).
- f) Fulfillment of personal commitments, and adherence to scheduled appointments/ meetings (e.g., clinical, vocational, educational, and judicial/court)
Assisting or cueing to avoid:
- a) Risky behaviors (e.g., unprotected sex, smoking/excessive use of tobacco products, unsafe driving/driving without a seat belt, unsafe relationships, and criminal activities).
- b) Substance abuse
- c) Overspending
- d) Unnecessary conflicts
Supportive and Problem solving-oriented discussions with the participant
Establishing and maintaining a helpful, supportive, companionship relationship with the participant that involves such activities as:
- a) Escorting the participant to necessary medical, dental, or personal business appointments
- b) Reading to or for the participant
- c) Engaging in or discussing recreational, hobby, or sport-related activities
DEPENDABILITY – Employee can be counted on to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner with little supervision. Accepts responsibility when necessary to see that the job gets done.
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY-Is prompt and on time for work, assignments and meetings. Notifies supervisor prior to lateness or absence. Understands that excess absences pose a hardship on other employees.
JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE-Employee completes all chart related documents and correspondence for assigned clients in a timely manner.
Employee works cooperatively with other community resources and referral sources to coordinate services to clients.
QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF WORK – Cares about the quality and accuracy of work being produced. Accepts responsibility for completing job tasks. Uses time productively and efficiently.
ATTITUDE – Demonstrates a cooperative, positive, and enthusiastic attitude toward fellow employees, clients and visitors. Maintains a positive attitude in carrying out assignments and is helpful and courteous to fellow employees.
CONFIDENTIALITY-Know and follows confidentiality law and procedures at all times.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS-Is effective in written and oral expression. Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette and able to communicate easily with clients, referral sources, and visitors in an appropriate manner. Relates to clients and co-workers in a respectful and professional manner.
CONDUCT – Conducts one’s self in a manner consistent with the agency’s code of ethics and code of conduct. Shows professionalism in office setting.
FLEXIBILITY / HANDLING EMERGENCIES – Responds well to changing situations or routines. Handles crisis situation calmly and professionally.

Pay: $16.50 per hour

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