[B] Mental Health Support Worker - Temp. Part Time [BMR MHSW2 0.60] AgeCare Mount Royal-2

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Calgary is looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to support residents with complex mental health needs. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to foster well-being and facilitate social integration for residents aged 18 and over. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Community/Mental Health and skills in behavior support. Join us in serving seniors with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health, Addictions, or Aboriginal Studies.
• Ability to support residents’ problem-solving and social integration.
• Experience in a resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior and symptom support to mental health residents.
• Foster residents’ overall well-being and community re-integration.
• Report unsafe activities or behaviors.

Skills

Behavior and symptom support

Strength-based approach

Building rapport

Psycho-social recovery

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health

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:

• 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!