[B] Mental Health Support Worker, Casual, AgeCare Mount Royal Job in AgeCare

[b] Mental Health Support Worker, Casual, Agecare Mount Royal

Calgary, AB, CA, Canada

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Job Description

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!