Independent Living Support Worker - Truro, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association - Colchester East Hants Branch

Canadian Mental Health Association - Colchester East Hants Branch

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Truro, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

ILS (Independent Living Support) Support Worker

Position Scope:_

Under the direction of the supervisor, the ILS Support Worker is expected to function at all times within the Philosophy and Principles, rules of work, and the Policy and Procedures Manual of the CMHA - Colchester East Hants Branch (CEH).

To operate at all times from a person-centered approach, putting the needs of the client at the center of the work.

Typical Duties:_

Client Physical/ Mental Health

To ensure the physical / mental health of all persons we support is maintained and not put at risk by other persons we support or by staff members.
To observe and communicate changes in physical and mental health.
To accompany persons we support to specific appointments when deemed necessary by the client.
To encourage and support regular personal hygiene habits, to report any changes to Supervisor i.e., bathing, teeth brushing, personal grooming, etc.
To encourage persons we support in following a healthy diet that is low in fat and sodium and to provide opportunities to work towards these goals
To supervise medication compliance as directed by policy
To ensure that each client participates and has access to physical/ recreational exercise opportunities. To accompany persons we support, to recreation/ leisure activities as required.
To refer persons we support to appropriate community resources, and liaise with those resources on behalf of the resident.
To encourage proper attire of clients as weather and activity dictates. To ensure that the persons we support have financial resources to purchase appropriate clothing and footwear for proper comfort and safety
To stimulate and support appropriate interactions and interpersonal relations with family and friends, as well as community-wide activities
To encourage and support persons we support in fulfilling their individual spiritual needs.

Client Programming / Support

To support and supervise all life skills necessary to attain levels of optimum independence. These skills include, but are not limited to independent living skills, life skills, household management skills, socialization, sexuality, etc.
To identify the persons we support individual needs and to develop, implement and evaluate programs to meet these needs in cooperation with the program team.
To provide emotional support and understanding of the impact of specific mental illnesses.
To supervise and/or assist with persons we support' activities and responsibilities. To advocate for access to these opportunities.
To monitor persons we support' activities and interactions, and to provide support in order to keep these relationships, whenever possible, as positive as possible
To keep all files, records, reports, logs, approvals, etc. up to date and in a legible professional manner.
To continuously access and report ongoing progress. To provide early intervention in order to minimize potential of person becoming unwell.
To carry out formal assessments of persons we support' skills and progress and provide written quarterlies every three (3) months.
To maintain and upgrade an awareness and use of community resources.
To offer staff support to other programs as required.

Communication

To assist in developing an interdependent team approach in the day to day functioning of the ILS office. To "pitch in" whenever necessary to support the needs of and offer support to all aspects of a positive and effective team.
To communicate with the supervisor, staff team, persons we support, family members, municipal workers, doctors, advocates, neighbors, landlords, community services, employers, etc.
To be responsible for assessments, program plans, monthly progress reports, daily logs, medication charts and appointments, incident reports, and keeping resident files up to date.
To read the Communication Log/ Quick Reference at the beginning of shift and when returning from appointments. To answer telephone and record messages whenever in office
To attend and participate in meetings/ professional development as required.
To promote an atmosphere that is conductive to a compassionate and friendly atmosphere, while maintaining consistent professional boundaries
To provide orientation and training to new employees, volunteers and students.

Safety/ Maintenance

To make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action in time of crisis/ crisis prevention.
To follow policies and procedures and uphold standards. To remember that a staff member represents CMHA Colchester East Hants at all times, whether on or off duty.
To encourage the client toward a home that is clean, tidy and in a well

- kept condition at all times.

To be familiar with and be able to implement the Emergency Plan and other safety measures as needed.
To ensure security of records and medications upon leaving office.

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