Residential Support Worker-full-time Evenings - Kenora, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association

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Kenora, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

SAFE BED Program

Residential Support Worker - Full-Time Evenings

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the Safe Bed Program Team Leader the Residential Support Worker is responsible for supporting individuals with daily living tasks while facilitating an atmosphere of safety, independence, social interaction, and community involvement.

The Residential Support Worker will work eight hour shifts in the evening to facilitate overnight shift coverage. This shift coverage is from 7:00 p.m.

3:00 a.m. 7 days week on a rotational basis.

They will participate as a member of a team of professionals whose focus is safety, stability, and support for individuals in a mental health crisis and in immediate contact with the police.

The team will include the resident/client, residential support workers, Team Lead, nursing staff (both internal and external), Counselling & Treatment Team staff, Case Manager for the Safe Bed Program and Addiction Specialist from the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch, community services providers and other residential staff members.

Qualifications:

Diploma in social sciences or human services an asset, High School Graduation Diploma minimum
Experience working with individuals with mental health struggles and/or demonstrated ability to work with vulnerable populations
Personal qualities of empathy, understanding, patience
Ability to participate side by side with individuals to accomplish tasks and develop meaningful activities
Ability to carry out and role model activities of daily living
Case management, advocacy and recording skills
Understanding and applied knowledge of Recovery Model
Understanding of trauma informed practice and implementation
Good Interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
Ability to communicate professionally with community agencies
Knowledge of community resources
Cultural competence for diverse populations
Good documentation skills an asset
Proficient in computer skills
Demonstrated understanding of personal space and the ability to role model healthy boundaries
Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Duties:

Adherence to all policies of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch
Side by side support/teaching in activities and skills of daily living
Ensure medications are appropriately stored and delivered to clients at the appropriate times and dosages, and documented
Supporting clients with developing, participating, and following through with recovery plans/coordinated care plans
Outreach and support with clients as directed by the Safe Bed Program Team Lead & Chief Executive Officer
Ensure the safety and security of all residents during shift, including interpersonal safety and security ofthe residence
Monitor individual recovery plan/coordinated care plan compliance and changes in mental healthsymptoms
Interface with community services and programs with and on behalf of residents
Plan for groceries, meals, household maintenance and supplies in conjunction with other residentialsupport staff
Ensure the completion of shift responsibilities and routines as identified in agency policy andprocedures
Maintenance of client files and data files including updating of client information consistent with agencypolicies and procedures
Attend monthly staff meetings and educational/training opportunities as required
Documentation of all shift changes using the electronic scheduling software and follow agency policiesand procedures
Participate on specific committees or working groups as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations andPolicies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited toFire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
Ensure client safety and client safety activities are emphasized throughout orientation of new staffmembers
Support an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may resultin a patient safety incident in the delivery of mental health services
Responsible for self care
Other duties as directed

Please submit resume by June 19th, 2023 attention to: Hiring Committee

Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch

227 Second Street South, 2nd Floor
**Kenora, Ontario P9N 1G1