[B] Mental Health Support Worker - AgeCare Mount Royal

AgeCare • Calgary, AB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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. AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

Requirements

• Residents who are 18+ with complex mental health needs

Nice To Haves

• Talented, motivated
• Embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness, Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion, Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service, Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed