Asleep - Toronto, Canada - Lakeridge Health

    Lakeridge Health
    Lakeridge Health Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    OPSEU

    Night Support - Asleep
    Regular Full Time
    Residential - Sims
    Durham Mental Health Services
    Nights - 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 23 April 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 30 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 minimal 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 in-services 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.

    At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity.

    We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to.

    As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

    Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.

    New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.