[B] Mental Health Support Worker, Casual, AgeCare Mount Royal

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join their Long Term Care program. The role involves supporting residents aged 18+ with complex mental health needs, fostering their well-being and community reintegration. Ideal candidates will have a relevant diploma and skills in building rapport. Join a team that values dignity and respect for seniors.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health, Addictions, Aboriginal Studies or other relevant fields.
• Ability to build rapport with residents and facilitate social integration.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour & symptom support to mental health residents, aged 18 years and older.
• Foster residents’ overall well-being and community re-integration.
• Report any unsafe activities or behaviours that may cause harm.

Skills

Behaviour & symptom support

Strength-based approach

Building rapport

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Mental Health Support Worker, working in our new Long Term Care, Mental Health specialty program, will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating and supporting the residents in delivering support to residents who are 18+ with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a key part of the interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with the Resident Care Manager, Social Worker and Occupational Therapist, you will provide behaviour & symptom support to mental health residents, 18 years and older
• Using a strength based approach, foster residents’ overall well-being, psycho-social recovery, stability and community re-integration
• Using your ability to build rapport, support and facilitate the development of residents problem solving, competencies and social integration
• Become part of a resident-centered environment
• Report any unsafe activities or behaviours that may cause harm or injury to the resident or others

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health, Addictions, Aboriginal Studies or other

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!