Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Eating - London, Canada - CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

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London, Canada

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Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Eating Disorders Residence
Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted)

London, Ontario

- Application Deadline: July 20, 2023 -
Eating disorders affect people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that recovery from an eating disorder is possible.

As part of the team at our Eating Disorders Residence, you'll get to work collaboratively with clients to help them establish a better relationship with food, build their capacity to cope with emotions, and address unhelpful beliefs they have about themselves and their bodies so that they can move forward in their journey to wellness.

Our Eating Disorders Residence supports clients 24/7 in a home-like setting, working in partnership with the London Health Science Centre's Adult Eating Disorders Services.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team
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WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

What you'll be making:
$22.33 to $25.71 per hour (Practicing Professional Grid)
The above are initial rates; with grid increases as per policy
Internal staff members will be placed on the appropriate grid based on their current rate of pay, up to Level 8 of the grid (see Intranet Policy )

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When you'll work - 70 hours biweekly; Rotating shifts to include days, afternoons, evenings and weekends
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Your pension plan

Immediately enrolled in in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Assist clients with the completion of their homework and generalizing skills learned in day treatment
Motivate and support clients to work towards achievement of their individualized goals
Promote sleep hygiene and implement nutritional contingencies for those who remain awake past midnight
Debrief with clients following passes or leaves of absence from the residence
Pull/Portion Food as Needed: Ensure all breakfast items have been pulled from meal tray fridge and portioned if needed to prepare breakfast trays.
Assist and coach clients in the learning and management/achievement of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, daily chores, budgeting, socialization, etc.
Medication monitoring and support, as required
Support clients with physical, addiction, and mental health concerns
Crisis prevention and intervention
Meal supervision and consumption if it falls on a time during a shift. Support clients oneonone with meal preparation and completion
Ensure effective communication with Director, Manager, fellow staff and LHSC Adult Eating Disorders Team
Ongoing liaison with LHSC Adult Eating Disorder Program Clinical Staff Team to ensure a firm understanding of the clinical aspects of the program
Complete Infection prevention and control responsibilities nightly
Complete room checks as indicated
Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning clients, staff, and property
Creating and maintaining files on the client database.
Office administration activities such as typing meeting minutes, photocopying forms, creating binders prior to move in, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

_ Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements_
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We require the following qualifications:
_**- University degree or college diploma in the social science field
(primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process i.e.

original degree/diploma or official transcript):

Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

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We prefer the following qualifications:
_**- Valid Driver's Licence, adequate insurance and access to a vehicle to transport clients

1 years' work experience in mental health and addiction field
Knowledge and/or working experience with eating disorders
Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation philisophy
Experience working in a residence setting
First Aid & CPR, ASIST, CPI trainings
Knowledge of safe food handling procedures

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team.

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