Weekend Night PRN
8:00p.m. – 8:30a.m.

TITLE: Mental Health Aide
CLASSIFICATION: Mental Health Worker I
SALARY RANGE: $14,157.00 - $21,438.00
SUPERVISOR: Director, Wetumpka Therapeutic Group Home

DEFINITION:

This is responsible work providing individual care and wide awake supervision of residents in a Therapeutic Group Home.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Monitor residents in matters of grooming, money management, discipline and social activities.

Assist in the arrangement for proper emergency medical care of residents when needed.

Monitor and document residents' medication regimens.

Routinely monitor and ensure facility safety and upkeep, assuring a suitable environment for residents.

Perform housekeeping functions as required and supervise residents in personal housekeeping activities.

Complete routine maintenance chores and see that equipment is maintained and in good working order.

Assist when needed in providing necessary personal care services including bathing, feeding, dressing and other general care duties.

Observe the behavior, attitudes and physical condition of residents and report significant changes.

Escort residents to appointments or activities as needed.

Transport residents to appointments or activities as needed if authorized by the Program Director.

Supervise residents' daily schedule for meals, housekeeping duties and other activities.

Monitor and comply with established procedures for accidents, fires or other emergencies.

Ensure compliance with house rules.

Complete reports and paperwork as assigned.

Participate in training activities as required to enhance skills needed to work with the seriously mentally ill.

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

Some knowledge of behavioral patterns and problems of the mentally ill.

Ability to develop skills necessary to provide basic supervision and care.

Ability to work with the supervisor in terms of facility management, training programs and other residential needs.

Knowledge of household management to include meal planning, housekeeping and program maintenance.

Ability to effectively relate to and communicate with the seriously mentally ill.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Some experience in supervising or providing leadership to individuals who are disadvantaged, emotionally ill and/or behaviorally maladjusted would be helpful.

Must hold a valid Alabama Driver's License with a good driving record. Must maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the Authority's insurance carrier.

Must secure and maintain current Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Revised January 12, 2005