Resident Support Worker (Safe Beds Program)

Northwest Employment Works; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide crucial support to individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. The role includes ensuring a safe environment, facilitating daily activities, and developing care plans. This permanent full-time position involves working shifts to ensure comprehensive care coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

HOOPP pension

Disability insurance

Health / dental

Vacation

Relocation assistance based on eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in working with individuals with mental health and addictions issues.
• Diploma in social sciences or human services is considered an asset.
• Minimum High School Graduation Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and facilitate their independence.
• Monitor changes in mental health and provide necessary support.
• Interface with community services on behalf of residents.

Skills

Support clients

Monitor mental health symptoms

Adhere to safety regulations

Education

Diploma in social sciences or human services

High School Graduation Diploma

Job description

Position : Permanent Full-time (Day & Night Shifts)

No. of Vacancies : 2 (Day Shift) & 4 (Night Shift)

Hours : 12 hour shifts

Compensation : $26.58 to $27.91 / hour + comprehensive benefits package including HOOPP pension, disability insurance, health / dental; + Vacation (Relocation assistance is available based on eligibility)

Summary :

Reporting to the Manager, Safe Beds Program, the Residential Support Worker is responsible for supporting individuals with daily living while facilitating an atmosphere of safety, independence, social interaction, and community involvement. The Residential Support Worker will work ten (10) to twelve (12) hour shifts to facilitate 24 / 7 shift coverage.

Qualifications :

• Diploma in social sciences or human services considered an asset
• High School Graduation Diploma minimum
• Experience in working with individuals with mental health and addictions issues

Position Responsibilities :

• Adherence to all policies of the Safe Beds Program, Community Counselling & Addiction Services (CCAS), and Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital (RLMCMH)
• Side by side support / teaching in activities and skills of daily living (meal planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, leisure activities, recreational activities, etc.)
• Support clients with developing, participating and following through with recovery plans and coordinated care plans
• To be aware of and assess all aspects of risk, intervening as appropriate when risk is identified, to ensure the safety and security of all residents, staff, and the premises
• Monitor changes in mental health and addictions symptoms
• Interface with community services and programs with and on behalf of residents
• Plan for groceries, meals, household maintenance and supplies in conjunction with other staff and clients
• Ensure the completion of shift responsibilities and routines as identified in agency policy and procedures, including documentation
• Attend staff meetings and educational / training opportunities as required
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherence to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHMIS, and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
• To maintain confidentiality of all information as required by relevant legal statutes and policy
• Other duties as directed

Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital is committed to employment equity. Upon request, accommodation for disabilities can be provided in the hiring process to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job description.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Simranpreet Kaur (Human Resources Manager) at [e-mail]