Role Purpose: Provide direct residential support services, assisting residents with daily living activities while contributing to a positive, therapeutic living environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care
- Support meal preparation and household management
- Help with medication reminders and health appointments
- Provide emotional support and crisis assistance
- Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities
- Help maintain facility cleanliness and organization
- Support residents in developing independent living skills
- Assist with documentation and record keeping
- Participate in resident meetings and planning sessions
- Support emergency response and safety protocols
Requirements:
- Experience in residential care or social support
- Compassionate and patient approach to care
- Physical ability to assist with daily living activities
- Understanding of residential care principles
- Basic crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
- Reliable and consistent in service delivery
- Ability to work as part of a residential care team
- Background check and police clearance required
Skills Developed:
- Residential care and support techniques
- Daily living assistance and life skills training
- Crisis support and de-escalation
- Therapeutic relationship building
