Job Information
BURKE CENTER Residential Assistant- Part Time in PINELAND, Texas
The PT Residential Assistant (RA) is responsible for providing guidance and care for individuals with intellectual development disability living in a residential setting. Work involves supervising day-to-day living activities; providing active treatment; perpetuating a harmonious, home-like environment; and working with other professionals. The RA provides active treatment training as scheduled. The RA is also responsible for ensuring that the group home environment is kept safe and clean according to Life Safety and Health standards. The RA is also responsible for ensuring that the group home environment includes activity notes, medication inventory records, active treatment, and progress reports. Other documentation is required on an as-needed basis.
Education
Required: Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent.
Experience
Preferred: Must have six (6) months' experience working with individuals in a direct care role.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Valid Texas driver's license
Special Requests or Comments
Required: Must be physically able to complete required courses to include but not limited to: Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Van Driving, and training modules. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.
Physical Requirements
Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, driving a vehicle, and hand/finger dexterity.
Hours
Hours and days will vary based on need.
Salary
$11.85 an hour