Job Description

OPPIDAN, an inpatient brain injury rehabilitation program is actively interviewing for Residential Services Assistants. We are seeking highly motivated, effective, dynamic, professional individuals with a willingness to learn the specific needs of the client’s we serve. There is also the opportunity for promotion into a supervisory role.

Primary responsibilities include:

Direct client care including lifting and transferring non-ambulatory clients, assisting clients with Activities of Daily Living, providing direct supervision of adult clients, implementing therapy protocols as well as behavior plans and contracts. Using tools for positive interaction and Professional Crisis Management techniques to de-escalate problematic client behavior and reinforce and shape appropriate behavior.

· Must meet the physical requirements of Professional Crisis Management. · Must demonstrate effective communication across multiple disciplines. · Must be able to accurately communicate issues and events, as necessary.

Hourly wage commensurate with experience

2-3 years care giver experience preferred

Must successfully pass criminal background check

Mail, fax or email cover letter and resume to:

Jim Bailey Director of Admissions OPPIDAN 4024 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34232

Office: (941) 706-0734 Mobile: (863) 781-1411 Fax: (941) 761-6493

Email: jim.bailey@oppidan.net

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

OPPIDAN IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES FOR THE POSITION OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT FOR THE FOLLOWING SHIFTS.

A-SHIFT- 7 A.M. - 3 P.M. - FULL & PART TIME

B SHIFT- 3 P.M. - 11 P.M. - FULL & PART TIME

C SHIFT- 11: 00 P.M. TO 7 P.M. - FULL & PART TIME

WEEKEND SHIFT- 7 A.M. TO 11 P.M. FULL & PART TIME

Previous experience in healthcare, mental health or behavioral health is a plus. C.N.A. Licensure, Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

OPPIDAN is an EOE and DFWP.