Mental Health Support Worker Regular Part Time 0.70 AgeCare Riverview [BRV MHSW D3 0.70]

The Opportunity:

The Mental Health Support Worker, working in our new Long Term Care, Mental Health specialty program, will work as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating and supporting the residents in delivering support to residents who are 18+ with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a key part of the interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with the Resident Care Manager, Social Worker and Occupational Therapist, you will provide behaviour & symptom support to mental health residents, 18 years and older.
• Using a strength based approach, foster residents’ overall well-being, psycho-social recovery, stability and community re‑integration.
• Using your ability to build rapport, support and facilitate the development of residents problem solving, competencies and social integration.
• Become part of a resident‑centered environment.
• Report any unsafe activities or behaviours t...