[B] Mental Health Support Worker - Reg. Part Time [BMR MHSW16 0.70] AgeCare Mount Royal

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their interdisciplinary team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to residents aged 18 and older with complex mental health needs. Your responsibilities will include fostering well-being through a strength-based approach, building rapport with residents, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of seniors, promoting their psycho-social recovery and community integration. If you are motivated by compassion and respect for seniors, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in relevant fields like Community/Mental Health.
• Experience in providing behavioral support to mental health residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior & symptom support to mental health residents.
• Foster residents' well-being and community re-integration.
• Report unsafe activities or behaviors that may cause harm.

Skills

Behavioural Support

Psycho-Social Recovery

Rapport Building

Problem Solving

Community Re-Integration

Education

Diploma in Community/Mental Health

Certificate in Addictions

Aboriginal Studies

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker - Reg. Part Time [BMR MHSW16 0.60] AgeCare Mount Royal

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 relevant fields.

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