CNA Resident Aide
$43,680–$47,840 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Assist clients with increasing independence in activities of daily living, including medication management, personal hygiene, cooking, and cleaning. Teach ADL skills, facilitate meal service, and ensure the interim housing site remains safe, healthy, and well-stocked. Act as a first responder to crisis situations using deescalation techniques while escorting clients to access community resources. Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, disinfecting, and changing linens to maintain dignity. Encourage adherence to program structure and treatment activities while serving as a role model consistent with harm reduction and trauma-informed care. Drive clients to field appointments as needed and communicate issues to the treatment team.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations
- Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole)
- Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check
- Basic computer skills
- Valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required
- Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed
- Experience working with mental health, criminal legal system and/or homeless population
- Empathetic, strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Collaborative; works well as part of a diverse team
- Culturally competent: Understands and is sensitive to diverse backgrounds and needs
- Adaptive to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Must be able to move about the worksite throughout the day, which may involve walking, standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device
- Must be able to drive
- Must be able to carry a maximum of 20 lbs
- Must be able to listen, and speak
- Must be able to perform complex and varied tasks such as synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision
- Must be able to handle routine distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules
- Must be able to interact professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations
- Must be able to create and follow plans
- Must be able to meet deadlines
- Regular attendance
- Holiday or weekend work
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