Residential Assistant (Part-time)

UPMC•Altoona, PA

About The Position

We are a licensed personal care home specializing in the admission of individuals with mental health diagnoses. Staff receive comprehensive training, including medication administration, CPR, first aid, direct care, and crisis intervention. As a small facility, we emphasize a supportive, home-like environment that promotes resident stability and well-being. The personal care home is managed and operated in accordance with agency policies and procedures, with a focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and full regulatory compliance.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required.
Applicants must be 21 years or older due to position restrictions.
CPR and first aid certification within 30 days of employment.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
Act 34
OAPSA

Nice To Haves

Nurse's aide training and/or 6 months related work experience preferred.
Experience working in mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, respond to, and document resident crises.
Provide supportive counseling and ongoing resident monitoring.
Support personal care, nutrition, leisure, and skill development.
Facilitate individual and group therapeutic activities.
Manage daily personal care home operations.
Orient residents, resolve conflicts, and maintain records.
Ensure safe living standards per agency and PA regulations.
Serve as liaison with community agencies and treatment providers.
Participate in quality improvement, training, and agency activities.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and professional standards.
Promote safety, quality service delivery, and agency mission.
Promote resident skill development in cooperation with the client's treatment team.
Demonstrate support of Agency mission and philosophy in delivery of services.
Work to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to internal/external customers.
Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.