Job Purpose The Residential Care Aid (RCA) is responsible for the facilitation and delivery of care and treatment services to clients living in a residential setting. The RCA ensures a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment which is productive, meaningful, and provided in a manner that is appropriate for the client within the care/treatment setting. Qualifications Residential Care Facility settings: • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent • Level I Medication Aid (LIMA) or Certified Nurses Aid (CNA) and in good standing in the state of Missouri preferred. • Must have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Insulin Administration Training Program within 3 months of hire. • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) preferred. • MO Class “E” Chauffeur’s license preferred. Cooper Commons setting: • Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent • MO Class “E” Chauffeur’s license preferred. Core Job Duties • Monitor and assist the client and report any physical and/or emotional changes to the proper staff members. • Monitor vital signs of client per requirement (RCF) and as necessary (Cooper Commons). • Assist clients with activities of daily living, housekeeping, cleaning duties, and some meal preparations. • Coordinate crisis intervention services, as needed. • Serve as a positive role model through professional appearance, therapeutic communication, and respect for self and others. • Provide and promote customer service for clients, employees, and visitors. • Provide continuous supervision of clients to ensure compliance with schedules and services. • Conduct room checks and make client counts. • Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, skin conditions, and cognitive/emotional status to the Licensed Practical Nurse or Facility Manager. • Orient new arrivals to activities, introduce them to other participants, explain facility rules, and encourage participation. • Monitor and facilitate group activities in accordance with the program schedule using group material that engages clients. • Complete required documentation within program guidelines. • Assist the client in meeting goals and objectives in the treatment plan by using staff interventions outlined in the plan. • Assist in the transportation of clients to and from scheduled activities. • Observe, report, and record response(s) of the client’s to medications. • Maintain an accurate account of controlled substances. • Administer specified treatments and records. • Assist with quality assurance programs and in training new staff • Prepare, administer, and document medications by all routes in compliance with all State and Federal regulations. • Obtain a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about client conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities • Staff will monitor program supplies and will inform the supervisory team/nurse when items need to be reordered. • Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models. • Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/or mental disorders. • Orally communicate information effectively and accurately. • Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care. • Abide by program and agency policies and procedures. • Other job duties and special projects, as assigned.