Single Independent Living Support Worker - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Care Manager, the ILS Worker is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team working with individuals recovering from a mental illness and/or addictions who are connected with the Addiction Services Edmonton Clinic.

The ILS Worker primarily assists the clinicians or designated healthcare professionals with the implementation of the client's treatment plan by providing client-centered, goal-orientated, independent living support.

The ILS Worker relays factual, timely information to the team which assists in the evaluation and refinement of the overall transition/recovery plan.

As a vital member of the team, the ILS staff member assists with the implementation of the client treatment plans and promotion of recovery by providing goal-oriented independent living support and assistance with activities of daily living (ie. Assistance with budgeting, grocery shopping, accessing food bank, transit training, attending physician appointments with clients, teach cooking skills etc.).

The ILS Worker must work well within a team approach; have effective communication, observation, and reporting skills, and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize requests.

Description:

As a Single Independent Living Support (ILS) worker, you will be part of an interprofessional team, assisting patients (client, resident) to develop and maintain skills as identified in the care plan, associated with living independently in the community.

You will provide support with preventative health care, health maintenance, quality of life, life skills coaching and connect patients to appropriate community supports.

You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification: Single ILS Worker
Union: AUPE GSS
Unit and Program: Addiction Services Edmonton
Primary Location: Addictions Services Edmonton
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

90

Posting End Date: 13-JUN-2023

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 23-JUN-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 9
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $22.46
Maximum Salary: $26.20
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Preferred Mental Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, or equivalent health-related certificate/diploma and experience required. Strong awareness of community resources and the recovery model. Current BCLS-HCP Level C required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years of experience working with persons with a mental illness, in a community setting is preferred.

Knowledge of client resources in the community, concurrent disorders, and mental health legislation including Community Treatment Orders is an asset.