Residential Aide - with Growth Opportunities

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Residential Aide to join our amazing team at WellStone in Huntsville, AL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Residential Aide is a great opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, presentation and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Residential Aide at WellStone today!

WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year 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: (1st shift; weekends, parttime) at The Manor 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 Residential Aid's will learn proper documentation techniques and other state /federal standards followed by the Department of Mental Health. What we're looking for:

• 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

What you'll be doing:

• 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
• Helps to coordinate resident activities in the home and community
• Regularly completes documentation of staff notes, incident reports, injury reports, shift observations, and other reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Regularly encourages and assists residents in the preparation of nutritious meals in accordance with the posted menus and completes meal preparations if residents are unable to do so.
• 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 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
• Attends staff meetings, in-service meetings, training as required and remains current on all training/certifications
• Works as schedules, correctly completes and submits time sheets, leave requests in a timely manner.
• Reports any facility or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and assist in the maintenance of the facility, equipment and vehicles.
• 1st shift weekends Part time The Manor

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

Benefits of working as a Residential Aide in Huntsville, AL:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package