Informations principales
Mental Health & Addiction Support Worker - Full Time
Poste: Non spécifié
Début: Dès que possible
End: Non spécifié
Lieu: Fort Saskatchewan, Canada
Type de collaboration: Projet seulement
Taux horaire: Non spécifié
Dernière mise à jour: 3 juil. 2024
Description et exigences de la tâche
- Monitors all patient activities when counselling staff are not on the premises and ensures that such activities are conducted according to the "Patient Responsibilities", and/or the general operational procedures of the facility.
- Ensures patients and facility are secure after all scheduled daily activities have been completed in the evening.
- Makes available to patients, prescribed medications as per Pharmacotherapy and Detox Policies & Procedures.
- Makes themselves available to any patient experiencing difficulties and needing to talk to a staff member.
- Immediately notifies the appropriate on call counselling staff, management staff or Medical Director in the event of any emergency or unusual circumstance.
- Documents in the appropriate logbook any significant occurrences and a general impression of activities during the shift.
- Participates in case consultation and treatment coordination with other members of multi-disciplinary team.
- Administers first aid (if trained) in case of emergency while waiting for medical staff and/or emergency professionals to arrive.
- Housekeeping and clerical tasks as per Duty Roster.
- Answers telephone and handles all calls as instructed.
- Participates in in-service workshops as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Residential Care Manager and/or Staffing Coordinator.
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent diploma.
- Education and training in the field of Addictions and Mental Health.
- Must be able to read and write and communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to understand and follow directions.
- Must have good hearing and eyesight.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Level C.
- Clear Criminal Records Check for vulnerable adults.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and/or proof of identity.
- Reported misuse or abuse of mood-altering chemicals for two years prior to application would disqualify an applicant for a period of one year from the date of application.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through LifeWorks
- Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
- Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
- Perks and discounts with Perkopolis – entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
- Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
- Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare