[B] Mental Health Support Worker - Reg. Part Time [BMR MHSW10 0.60] AgeCare Mount Royal

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing essential support to residents with complex mental health needs, fostering their overall well-being and facilitating their community re-integration. You will collaborate with various professionals to ensure a resident-centered environment, using a strength-based approach to empower individuals. If you are motivated by the opportunity to serve seniors with dignity and respect, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive and dedicated setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in relevant fields is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour and symptom support to residents aged 18+.
• Foster residents' well-being and community re-integration.

Skills

Behavioural Support

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Strength-based Approach

Education

Diploma in Community/Mental Health

Certificate in Addictions

Certificate in Aboriginal Studies

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:

1. 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.
2. Using a strength-based approach, foster residents’ overall well-being, psycho-social recovery, stability and community re-integration.
3. Using your ability to build rapport, support and facilitate the development of residents' problem solving, competencies and social integration.
4. Become part of a resident-centered environment.
5. 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!