Supervised by the Clinical/Program Director, and working as part of a
collaborative team, the Weekend Residential Staff works with residents
providing support, assistance, and a sense of community in the milieu.
The Weekend Residential Staff builds on the strengths of program
participants and builds community through cooking, arts and crafts,
fitness and wellness and recreation activities. The Weekend Staff
provides communication and interface with clinical staff regarding
participants over the weekend to ensure consistency of care. The RA
promotes the values and spirit of Gould Farm, actively participates as a
member of the community at meals and other gatherings; maintains open
and honest communications with staff members; and promotes the safety
and well-being of all community members. Primary responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: Ensure that all program participants
receive optimal quality of care and support. Be aware of resident
schedules (comings and goings) and maintain an accurate account of who
is in the building and their well-being. Respond to emergencies during
shift, including use of on-call clinical support. Follow through with
any crisis plans put in place by on-call clinical staff. Do medication
check-ins as scheduled and assist residents and extended community
members in obtaining information for medication concerns. Complete
morning and evening log checklist sheets, including all relevant
information during shifts; summarize in weekend log notes. Complete
household projects as requested and transition with staff at the
beginning and end of shift. Tend to the general appearance of the house
and encourage residents to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe home.
Assist residents with chores and menu planning. Assist residents with
transportation support; provide occasional transportation in Fellside
vehicle in circumstances authorized by on-call staff. Support Boston
Area Program Extended Community members by phone; support any Extended
Community members on respite at Fellside during the weekend, which may
include implementing particular intervention plans; support an
occasional Gould Farm guest visiting or arriving on a weekend. Act as
front line person for any maintenance concerns that arise on Fellside
property. Contact on-call staff and follow appropriate plan as situation
warrants. Qualifications: Compassion, warm and clear communication
skills and driver\'s license required. Good organizational, computer and
planning skills and the ability to work independently and
collaboratively as a team member. Patience, interest in learning and
wellness, and a sense of humor required. Available to work Friday
evenings, Saturdays and Sundays on a rotational basis. Availability for
additional weeknight substitute shifts preferred. Rate of pay:
\$18.50-\$22.00 based on experience.