Residential Support Worker

at  Canadian Mental Health Association

WHY JOIN CMHA KENORA?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits

o Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply: November 15th, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in social sciences or human services an asset, High School Graduation Diploma minimum
• Experience working with individuals with mental health limitations or demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable populations
• Personal qualities of empathy, understanding, patience
• Ability to participate side by side with individuals to accomplish tasks, develop meaningful activities
• Ability to carry out and model activities of daily living
• Interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with community agencies
• Knowledge of community resources
• Cultural Competence for Diverse populations
• Recording skills
• Computer skills
• Demonstrated understanding of personal space and ‘boundaries’ and the ability to role model same
• Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Valid Driver’s License

• Adherence to all policies of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
• Side by side support/teaching in activities and skills of daily living (personal care prompts and direction, cooking, cleaning, laundry and gardening activities)
• Ensure medications are appropriately stored and delivered to clients at the appropriate times and dosages, and documented
• Support for and assistance in developing and participating in leisure activities
• Support residents with onsite and offsite programming as directed by the Chief Executive Officer
• Assistance to develop skills related to daily living in the community
• Ensure the safety and security of all residents during shift, including interpersonal safety and security of the residence
• Monitor individual treatment compliance and changes in mental health symptoms
• Interface with community services and programs with and on behalf of residents
• Plan for groceries, meals, household maintenance and supplies, and shift scheduling roles in conjunction with other Residential Support Staff
• Ensure the completion of shift responsibilities and routines as identified in Policy and Procedures
• Attend monthly staff meetings and educational/training opportunities
• Complete minute taking at monthly staff meetings
• Participate on specific Committees or task or work groups as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• Ensures client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staff members
• Supports an environment which avoids, prevents and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an patient safety incident in the delivery of mental health services
• Responsible for self care
• Other duties as directed