Abilities Community Services is looking for skilled Residential Support Workers supporting one individual with complex mental health conditions. Applicants MUST be able to handle high stress workplace, working with potentially harmful individuals physically and psychologically.
Responsibility of the position includes, but is not limited to:
- Supporting adults with mental health and addictions
- Assist with Crisis Intervention
- Work on goals contained in Person Centred Plans
- Take part in planning options for participants
- Food and meal preparation
- Household chores
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Any other tasks as may be necessary
- Must work well in a team environment
Qualifications:
- Experience working with Mental Health and Addictions is crucial
- Current First Aid/CPR Level C
- Class 5 drivers license
- Naloxone Training
- Trauma Informed Care Training
- Medical clearance including a recent negative TB test
- Non Violent Intervention Training
- A clean criminal reference check
- CSW diploma or relevant work experience
- Food Safe
Compensation:
- This is a position in a union environment
- Wage will be determined by the number of years/hours that you have worked and will follow the Community Living Services Collective Agreement
- Wages range from $25.95 - $28.75
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.05-$28.75 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Night shift
- On call
Application question(s):
- Do you have Naloxone training?
Experience:
- Mental Health and Addictions: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
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