Mental Health Worker - Burnaby, Canada - CBI Health

CBI Health

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

CBI Health is Canada's leading community-based healthcare provider, delivering both rehabilitation and home health services.

Our integrated, interdisciplinary network delivers physical and mental health services in clinic, home and facility settings or remotely through virtual care / telehealth.

With over 12,000 dedicated staff supporting over 800 communities across the country, we deliver proven outcomes that meet the evolving healthcare needs of Canadians.

As a Mental Health Support Worker with our CBI Home Health Group team, you will be responsible to support and facilitate the development of skills and competencies for our clients and to assist then with pursuing their goals, objectives and aspirations.

CASUAL HOURS

Your role:

As a Mental Health Support worker, you will

Implement personcentered plans designed to support and assist adults, youth, and children with individual development, community disability/development, behaviour management and or personal care.
Assist and support individuals to participate in a meaningful way in their personal life planning, in the identification of personal goals and aspirations, and in the definition and expansion of opportunities for personal growth and meaningful, valued roles within the community.
Assist and support individuals in the establishment and maintenance of shared, respectful relationships within the community, with a view to meaningful participation and inclusion.
Be aware of the individual's physical, social and recreational environments, take action to minimize risks and maximize participation/inclusion, and refer more complex situations to more experienced resources where appropriate.
Be aware of and adhere to established policies, practices, and operational protocols, this includes being aware of adhering to medical protocols and standing orders relative to medication and other remedies.
Understand community issues and opportunities, and assist/support the individual with general access to and participation in the community.

What you will need to be successful:
To take on the role of Mental Health Support Worker, you must have:

Post secondary education in Human Services with preference given to individuals with some specialized training and/or has demonstrated successful experience in a relevant setting
A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and pursue their life choices and pursue active participation and involvement in the community
Ability to meet conditions of employment including but not limited to: active Standard First Aid/CPR (Standard or level C is preferred), Immunizations: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hep B, Varicella, Measles, Mumps, Rubella along with clear TB testing, a clear Security Clearance including Vulnerable Records check and Intervention Records Check

Join us at CBI Home Health - where working together makes great things happen.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests._

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