[B] Mental Health Support Worker - Reg.Part Time [BMR MHSW11 0.7] AgeCare Mount Royal-7

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join their Long Term Care, Mental Health specialty program. In this role, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support residents aged 18 and older with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or certificate in community or mental health and a passion for serving seniors with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour & symptom support to mental health residents, 18 years and older.
• Foster residents' overall well-being, psycho-social recovery, and community re-integration.
• Support and facilitate the development of residents' problem-solving and social integration.

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• As a key part of the interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with the Resident Care Manager, Social Worker and Occupational Therapist, 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!