[B] Mental Health Support Worker - Reg.Part Time [BMR MHSW15 0.70] AgeCare Mount Royal

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join their interdisciplinary team in Calgary. This role involves supporting residents aged 18 and older with complex mental health needs, fostering their well-being, and helping with community re-integration. Candidates should hold a diploma or certificate in Community/Mental Health or related fields. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our seniors, providing them with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour & symptom support to mental health residents, 18 years and older.
• Foster residents’ overall well-being and community re-integration.
• Support the development of residents' problem solving and social integration.
• Report unsafe activities or behaviours that may cause harm.

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health

Job description

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!