Mental Health Support Worker Regular Part Time 0.70 AgeCare Riverview [BRV MHSW D3 0.70]

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.
• Key
• 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
• Qualifications:
• Diploma/Certificate in Community/Mental Health, Addictions, Aboriginal Studies or other If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us! Since 1998 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. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and 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