Night Support - Durham, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Lakeridge Health

Verified Company

Durham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

OPSEU
Night Support - Asleep

Regular Part Time

Residential - McKay

Durham Mental Health Services

Nights and Weekends - 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Lakeridge Health DMHS

Salary $ $18.310 per hour

OPSEU

This position is open to all qualified
OPSEUstaff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 18 April 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 25 April 2024.

Qualifications:

Completion of high school diploma
Current Enrollment in Diploma or Degree from Accredited College or University in the human services field.
Related work experience or volunteering in the human services field is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of the major mental illnesses, and an understanding of the Mental Health Act, confidentiality, and the principles of client centered service delivery.
Basic knowledge of the principles of life skills training, focused problem solving and intervention strategies.
Provide support to residents, modeling a positive attitude, utilizing affirmation and encouragement while integrating recovery concepts and client empowerment.
Provide education on a variety of issues relevant to the client group. Provide life skills training, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
Demonstrated reliability (attendance and punctuality), communication skills and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and as a team member.
Must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with clients, staff, families, and the public while being open, friendly, approachable, accepting and understanding.
Strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Ability to work well under pressure.
Must possess well developed client boundaries, communication, organizational, time management and coordination skills.
Functional knowledge of crisis intervention and assessment techniques required.
Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular inservices in this area; and;
Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and
OPSEULocal 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.