Residential Aide- House 15 Part-Time Weekends

WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons annually throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.

The Residential Aid position is a great entry-level role for anyone over 18, with a high school diploma and interested in working in the Human Services field. In this position, employees care for clients in a group home setting. Working with individuals on living skills, social and financial skills, and treatment direction/follow through. All while being a key support staff to our therapeutic team. Our RA's will learn proper documentation techniques and other state /federal standards followed by the Department of Mental Health. This position is 2nd,3rd shifts part-time, weekends.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiar with Computer
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Excellent 5-year Driving Record (must have valid driver’s license)
• Certified in (or ability to obtain) CPR, 1st Aide, MAC, CPI

Synopsis of Duties:

• In the absence of the House Supervisor, assume supervisory authority of the direct care of the residents in the facility.
• Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to the residents of the home.
• Regularly implements basic living skills training objectives and documents resident’s progress in a timely manner in the Electronic Health Record
• Help coordinate resident activities in the home and community
• Regularly complete documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Regularly encourage and assist residents in the preparation of nutritious meals in accordance with the posted menus and complete meal preparations if residents cannot. May be required to lift approximately 50 lbs, and push/pull or transport client and equipment
• Ensure residents comply with home rules, maintain a clean and safe environment to include the performance of housekeeping, assist clients where necessary
• Demonstrate good safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques
  Promotes a positive work environment, including positive relationships with supervisors, residents, and their families and/or co-workers
• Administration of medication was supervised and documented
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meeting and training as required and remains current on all training/certifications
• Work as scheduled, correctly complete and submit time sheets, and leave requests in a timely manner.
• Report any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion, and assist in maintaining the facility, equipment and vehicles.
• WEEKENDS Part-Time. House 15

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.