RESIDENTIAL WORKER

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of residents during assigned shifts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and structured living environment.
• Monitor resident activities and ensure compliance with facility rules, schedules, and treatment expectations.
• Conduct routine room inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and adherence to program standards.
• Complete regular facility rounds and document observations.
• Monitor resident sign-in/sign-out procedures and visitor activity.
• Observe residents for behavioral changes, medical concerns, or signs of relapse and immediately report concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with resident admissions, orientations, room assignments, and discharges.
• Conduct resident and visitor searches in accordance with agency policies.
• Monitor medication line as directed by nursing staff (without administering medications unless appropriately certified).
• Perform and document random and scheduled drug screenings and breathalyzer tests, as assigned.
• Transport residents to appointments, meetings, court appearances, or other approved activities when required.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, behavioral crises, and medical incidents following agency procedures.
• Complete incident reports, shift reports, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
• Assist residents with daily living activities while encouraging personal responsibility and independence.
• Encourage resident participation in treatment, recovery activities, house meetings, and recreational programming.
• Enforce agency policies, resident handbook guidelines, and safety procedures in a respectful and consistent manner.
• Collaborate with counselors, case managers, nurses, and other staff regarding resident progress and concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and in-service education.