Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Worker at Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 25

Salary

24.92

Posted On

15 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Health, Classification, Multi Site, Service Providers, Union

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
Some of your key responsibilities will include: Assisting residents with daily tasks like engaging in activities, helping with meal preparation. Medication administration. Providing support to individuals with physical, emotional, or social challenges. Helping residents maintain independence while providing personal care. Offering emotional support and encouragement as needed. Advocating for residents’ needs and ensuring they receive the support and services they require. Connecting residents with appropriate resources and services. Working closely with other team members and professionals to provide the best care possible. Helping residents with healthcare needs, such as attending medical appointments and managing health tasks. Encouraging social engagement and helping residents build connections within the community. Developing individualized support plans tailored to each resident’s needs and goals. Monitoring residents’ progress and adjusting care plans when necessary. Supporting skill-building and personal development. Teaching residents’ self-care techniques and coping strategies. Promoting a respectful, inclusive, and culturally sensitive environment. Responding to emergency situations and providing immediate support. Keeping accurate records of residents’ progress and interactions. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
Description:

As an Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will contribute to the delivery of community based services to persons with a chronic addiction and/or severe and persistent mental illness using psychosocial rehabilitation principles, promoting client respect, autonomy, health and improved quality of life. Your duties will include carrying out assigned tasks in a client focused recovery plan which includes support to participate in activities of daily living, recreational and social activities, and educational and employment activities. You will work collaboratively with other health and service providers. In this position, you will work under the direction of a regulated health provider.

  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Addic & Mental Hlth Recov Wrk
  • Union: AUPE GSS
  • Unit and Program: ASPIRE Homes
  • Primary Location: Elmwood Park House
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
Responsibilities
  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Addic & Mental Hlth Recov Wrk
  • Union: AUPE GSS
  • Unit and Program: ASPIRE Homes
  • Primary Location: Elmwood Park House
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicabl
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