Mental Health Support Specialist - Long-Term Care

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

Job summary

A Long Term Care facility in Calgary is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide essential support to residents with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma or Certificate in Community/Mental Health and be skilled in fostering well-being and community re-integration. This role entails collaboration, building rapport with residents, and ensuring their safety and stability through dedicated care.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting residents with complex mental health needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills to support residents' well-being.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide support.
• Foster residents’ overall well-being and stability.
• Report any unsafe activities or behaviors.

Skills

Behaviour support

Building rapport

Psycho-social recovery

Community re-integration

Education

Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health

Job description

A Long Term Care facility in Calgary is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide essential support to residents with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma or Certificate in Community/Mental Health and be skilled in fostering well-being and community re-integration. This role entails collaboration, building rapport with residents, and ensuring their safety and stability through dedicated care.