Mental health support worker

OVERVIEW LANGUAGES

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

No experience (will train)

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

• Urban area
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Community agency

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Provide personal care

• Mandt System training
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

• Females
• Persons with physical disabilities

• Criminal record check

• Public transportation is available

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance