Mental Health Support Worker (2024-0040)

at  Carewest Innovative Healthcare

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Position Status: Regular Part Time Location: Rouleau Manor, Social Work Complex LTC BW Hours: 46.50 FTE: 0.60 Shift: Days Union: Non Union GSS Shift Times: 1000-1815
Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Client Service Manager, and under the direct or indirect supervision of the Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or other assigned Regulated staff, the Mental Health Support Worker is an unregulated member of the interdisciplinary team who provides on-going encouragement and support to clients with complex mental health, behavioural and/or addiction diagnoses. The Mental Health Support Worker observes, monitors and reports on client status/condition including changes in mental, emotional and general physical status. The Mental Health Support Worker ensures that changes in client status are reported to the assigned Regulated staff member. In keeping with Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Responsible for other related duties as required. Program Summary: Complex Mental Health Care – a program providing comprehensive care for adults with complex behaviours, whose primary diagnosis includes mental illness, dementia or other cognitive disorders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualifications: Diploma or degree from a health or disability related field is required. Equivalent combination of education, skills and experience may be considered. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience working with mental health clients and behaviorally challenged/addictions adult clients in a group setting. Non Violent Crisis intervention training preferred.
• Rate of Pay: 25.46 - 26.13 - 27.31 - 28.38 - 29.28 - 30.13

Please refer the Job description for details