Community Support Worker - Cobble Hill, Canada - Cedars at Cobble Hill

Cedars at Cobble Hill

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Cobble Hill, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Cedars at Cobble Hill is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills as a diverse work environment. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills.
Nestled in 65 acres of wilderness in the picturesque Cowichan Valley, Cedars strives to provide high quality care to 75 residents on their first steps in healing from substance use and co
- occurring mental health disorders. Over the course of the last 15 years Cedars has been a leader in addiction treatment and an integral part of the recovery community in British Columbia, acting as the launching pad for thousands of personal success stories with the Community Support team beside each patient - every step of the way.

***Community Support Workers (CSW) ensure that Cedars operates in a manner that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the treatment program. CSW's support patients to uphold their responsibilities, based on the guidelines of the patient handbook and are responsible to ensure that patients rights are protected at all times. CSW are a constant presence on the property; as such, they partner with patients through their entire journey at Cedars, utilizing a patient centered, collaborative approach to care.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Monitors all patients' activities and ensures that such activities are conducted according to the Daily Schedule, and in alignment with Cedars Policies and Protocols
Works in positive and consistent collaboration with all departments at Cedars to positively impact the patient experience
Makes scheduled and prescribed medications available to patients and documents each entry in the patient's electronic medical record
Maintains all documents according to standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained according to facility policy.
Administers any required first aid in case of emergency
Documents any significant occurrences and general impressions of patients progress in their patient file on CIMS, consistent with CIMS Style Guide
Housekeeping tasks, as required to maintain a healthy, respectful, recovery oriented residences at all times
Participates in staff meetings and personal/professional development workshops, as requested
Performs other related duties, as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Community Support or Mental Health Worker certificate is preferred. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered, at the discretion of the CSW Supervisors.
Valid First Aid Certification
Ability to clearly communicate verbally, and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with the various departments involved in the patient treatment process
Ability to collaborate and problem solve with other team members including counseling, medical, administrative, and support staff
A commitment to creating a positive environment conducive to healing for both patients and staff

Successful applicants will display a keen interest in recovery-oriented care, and be able to model a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Job Types:
Full-time, Casual

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