Mental Health Worker - Surrey, Canada - Options Community Services

Options Community Services

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We're Hiring

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

Posting Requisition _22343 _
Program _Assisted Living Program _

Job Type _Temporary, Full-time until _
Location _Nichol Place _

December 31, 2023 _

Hours of Work _37.5 hours per week _
Closing Date _Open Until Filled _

- (7:00 am

3:00 pm)
This position requires union membership. Compensation is in accordance with Appendix A of the BCGEU Collective

Agreement (Adult, Youth and/or Child Worker, Grid Level 11, JJEP Wage Grid)
Options Community Services is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White

Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals,

businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the

community.

The Mental Health Worker will be responsible for: assisting mental health clients with various levels of medication

administration, providing support and assistance with psychosocial activities & providing assistance with activities of

daily living. Our Assisted Living Program will focus on providing Psychosocial Rehabilitation to clients with emphasis on

promoting recovery, successful community integration and satisfactory quality of life.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assists clients in the residence and in the community to encourage them to function more independently. Develops

knowledge of local resources/activities. Makes referrals to other programs and resources if required.

Assist with the daily living skills including working with clients inside their rooms to support and perform necessary

maintenance of the units.

Works in collaboration with the Mental Health Clinical Team which includes Case Manager, Psychiatrist, Pharmacist

and other health care professionals

Under the direction of the Nurse, medication administration tasks will be delegated to the MHW to distribute and

administer medications safely in accordance with medication policies and procedures.

Participate in care/recovery planning with clients and/mental health clinical team
Provides communitybased Psycho social rehabilitation services by identifying and supporting clients in accessing and

developing links into community programs and services

Assists clients to identify and gain access to formal and informal community supports such as leisure, vocational,

educational services through active community integration; providing community services resources

Fostering a team approach to ensure the client has access to the tools and resources to achieve their goals as outlined

in their recovery care plan

Monitors client's wellbeing. Assists clients with activities of daily living such as, but not limited to, appointments

reminders, assist to facilitate public transportation, medication management, attending medical appointments,
providing reminders for personal hygiene & grooming. Depending on clients' needs and abilities, worker may provide
assistance with laundry services, including housekeeping/tiding suite, along with other hospitality services Facilitate
and engage in physical, recreational and educational activities with clients. May assist clients with attending
appointments by either providing transportation when necessary, or teaching transportation routes/methods as
required.

Evaluates clients on an ongoing basis and develops plans and strategies to meet client's needs in consultation with

the clinical care team. Also ensures that the client actively participates and engages in the program expectations
and recovery plan.

_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_ Posted: 23-July-31

We're Hiring

Observes and records the physical and mental health status of clients and alerts clinical care team regarding changes

in client presentation and/or behavior.

Respond to emergency incidents and call appropriate authorities (ex. 911)
Advocates for and with the clients to encourage them to maintain their rights and dignity.
Collaborates with team members and other professionals as needed.
Liaises with other community services, programs and organizations
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with other staff, volunteers, and clients
Maintain professional growth and keep up to date on trends related to the responsibilities of the position.
Facilitates and may engage in physical, recreational and educational activities with client.
Able to recognize, analyze and strategize around potential emergency situations. Reports problems to supervisor and

or proper authorities.