[B] Mental Health Support Worker - Reg. Part Time [BMR MHSW12 0.60] AgeCare Mount Royal

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker for their Long Term Care program. In this part-time role, you will work within an interdisciplinary team to support residents with complex mental health needs, utilizing a strength-based approach to enhance their well-being and facilitate community reintegration. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, fostering their recovery and stability while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. If you are driven by respect and compassion for seniors, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Community/Mental Health or related fields.
• Entry-level position focusing on mental health support.

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour and symptom support to residents.
• Foster residents’ overall well-being and community re-integration.
• Report unsafe activities that may cause harm.

Skills

Behavioural Support

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Community/Mental Health

Certificate in Addictions

Certificate in Aboriginal Studies

Job description

[B] Mental Health Support Worker - Reg. Part Time [BMR MHSW12 0.60] AgeCare Mount Royal

Join us as a Mental Health Support Worker at AgeCare, working in our new Long Term Care, Mental Health specialty program. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team supporting residents aged 18+ with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide behaviour and symptom support to residents in collaboration with the Resident Care Manager, Social Worker, and Occupational Therapist.
2. Use a strength-based approach to foster residents’ overall well-being, psycho-social recovery, stability, and community re-integration.
3. Support residents in developing problem-solving, competencies, and social integration by building rapport.
4. Contribute to a resident-centered environment.
5. Report unsafe activities or behaviours that may cause harm or injury.

Qualifications:

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

If you are motivated by serving seniors with dignity, respect, and compassion, we invite you to join our team!

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care