Residential Caregiver

Job Summary:

The Residential Aide position at Westhab is a vital role in providing support to clients in a homeless shelter. As a Residential Aide, you will work closely with the social services team to ensure the well-being and safety of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete intakes for new clients and provide orientation to the facility and DHS rules and regulations.
• Serve meals and snacks to clients during meal times.
• Perform regular area inspections to ensure that shelter rules are adhered to.
• Monitor sitting areas, laundry rooms, and cafeteria to ensure all clients are adhering to shelter rules.
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area.
• Document and track locks for all lockers.
• Maintain lock log.
• Assist with intakes.
• Assist clients with securing property within assigned locker.
• Store and remove client property from the client storage/locker area as appropriate.
• Relocate items and furniture as necessary.
• Assist security team as needed.
• Cover operations desk when necessary.
• Maintain required documentation in case records in writing and computer database (CARES) and update client's records in accordance with governmental and agency policy.
• Collect and make copies of client identification and other documents necessary during initial intake.
• Assist clients in daily living skills and assist with cleaning area, laundry, hygiene, and etc.
• Launder and fold all agency towels, washcloths, and shelter linens after clients have left the facility.
• Follow laundry schedule to ensure that all used linens are washed and stored as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in all required agency meetings: staff meetings, house meetings, in-service training, and weekly/bi-weekly case review.
• Perform regular inspections of all client areas.
• Respond to incidents as appropriate.
• Answer phones when necessary.
• Assist with all house operations.
• Assist with maintenance duties as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• 1-year experience dealing with homeless or special needs population.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of DHS requirements and protocols.

About Westhab:

Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hardworking professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.