Mental Health Support Worker - AgeCare Skypointe
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Part-time
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- Job type
- Part-time
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- 2+ years’ experience in a mental health or addictions setting
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
About Us
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
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.
What You Will Do:
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
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.
What You Will Do:
- 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
- Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health, Addictions, Aboriginal Studies or other related field
- 2+ years’ experience in a mental health or addictions setting
- Experience in non-violent crisis intervention and behaviour management
- Strong observation skills and skilled in reading body language and responding appropriately
- Non-judgmental and strong team collaboration skills
- Certified in CPR and First Aid, ASIST would be an asset
- Consistently demonstrates AgeCare’s values
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Responsibilities
Provide behaviour and symptom support to residents aged 18 and older with complex mental health needs as part of an interdisciplinary team. Promote well-being, psychosocial recovery, stability, problem-solving, and social integration, while reporting unsafe activities or behaviours.
Requirements
A diploma or certificate in community or mental health, addictions, Aboriginal studies, or a related field is required, along with at least two years of experience in a mental health or addictions setting. Candidates need experience in non-violent crisis intervention and behaviour management, strong observation and collaboration skills, and CPR and First Aid certification; ASIST is an asset.
Skills
- Behaviour Support
- Symptom Support
- Mental Health Support
- Addictions Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Behaviour Management
- Observation
- Reading Body Language
- Rapport Building
- Problem-Solving Support
- Social Integration
- Team Collaboration
- Strength-Based Approach
- Resident-Centered Care
- CPR
- First Aid
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Long-Term Care
- Mental Health
- Complex Mental Health Needs
- Addictions
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Behaviour Support
- Symptom Support
- Psychosocial Recovery
- Community Reintegration
- Strength-Based Approach
- Resident-Centered Care
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Behaviour Management
- Observation Skills
- Body Language
- Problem-Solving
- Social Integration
- CPR
- First Aid
- ASIST
- Community Mental Health
- Aboriginal Studies