Mental Health Support Worker - AgeCare SkyPointe

Job summary

The Mental Health Support Worker provides behaviour and symptom support to residents with complex mental health needs as part of an interdisciplinary team. They foster resident well-being, psycho-social recovery, and community re-integration using a strength-based approach.

Job details

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: • 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 What You Will Need: • 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 If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

What you’ll do

The Mental Health Support Worker provides behaviour and symptom support to residents with complex mental health needs as part of an interdisciplinary team. They foster resident well-being, psycho-social recovery, and community re-integration using a strength-based approach.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or certificate in a relevant field such as Community/Mental Health or Addictions and possess at least two years of experience. Proficiency in non-violent crisis intervention, behaviour management, and valid CPR/First Aid certification are required.

Listed skills

• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mental health support
• Addiction support
• Crisis intervention
• Behaviour management
• Observation skills
• Team collaboration
• Psycho-social recovery
• Community re-integration
• Problem solving
• Social integration
• CPR
• First Aid
• ASIST
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Occupational Therapy
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Long-Term Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Rapport Building
• Community Mental Health
• Body Language
• Social Integration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Mental Health Support Specialist
• Mental Health Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Psychiatric Aides

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