PT Residence Worker, Mental Health (Coquitlam)

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS (24 Hours Per Week)

Friday - Sunday: 1500-2300

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager of the residence or their designate
• Participates actively in house, staff, and staff/resident meetings
• Participates as a member of the Connective staff team
• Liaises with professionals from other agencies or government bodies as required

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Programs

• Under the general guidance of the Program Manager, assumes a primary or key worker role with assigned resident(s)
• Interviews residents and provides input to the Program Manager and/or other staff to develop and maintain appropriate person-centered services plans (also known as Individual Program Plans) to achieve the resident’s objectives
• Is aware of and works to implement the person-centered services plan established for each resident, including a behavior plan developed in collaboration with Fraser Health
• Meets with each resident on a routine basis to discuss progress and plan future interventions
• Assists residents with life skills, including establishing identification and bank accounts, schedule reminders, meal planning and food preparation, household management/cleaning, budget planning and money management), ensuring taxes are completed annually.
• Assists residents with self management of physical and emotional health, including:
  • teaching individuals about and, where possible, helping them work towards self-management of their personal health conditions;
  • helping residents to enhance communication and interpersonal skills (e.g.: managing stress, anger and conflicts; setting boundaries; making decisions);
  • providing personal wellness skills training and support, with the support of health care professionals (e.g.: diet/weight management, exercise, medication management, smoking cessation supports, strategies for relapse prevention);
  • facilitating access by booking and/or attending appointments to relevant community-based health resources including: general medical/dental care, nursing, pharmacy, substance use support, counselling, mental health services and other rehabilitation services; and
  • facilitating access to sexual health resources

• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Administers and monitors client medications
• Uses professional judgement to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis
• Participates in social, recreational, employment, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist the resident’s person-centered services plan
• Contributes to the evaluation of the resident’s progress and makes both written and oral reports to be available to the remainder of the staff team
• Maintains residents’ files including statement of goals, person-centered services, summaries, case notes, reviews and closing reports
• Develops and maintains an in-house resource area containing current information/brochures of programs and services which are available to residents
• Ensures residents are in compliance with the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facility
• Acts as an on-site advocate for each resident
• Provides emotional support and feedback to residents and their families
• As appropriate, supports residents towards integration and normal functioning within the community
• Acts as a positive role model for residents, providing life skills training and behavior management as appropriate
• As necessary, provides transportation and assists residents to attend appointments
• Follows all relevant Connective and Fraser Health Authority policies, procedures and guidelines

Community

• Works with volunteers to support and enhance the goals of the residence programs
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, employment, and educational services in the community that will meet the needs of the resident
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and consults with team psychologist and psychiatrists to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust individualized treatment plans
• Maintains effective liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials, and the community in order to contribute to the success of the person-centered services plan of the resident

Residential

• Supervises the activities of the residence, its residents, and volunteers while on shift including maintaining case notes and the logbook
• Along with the other residence staff, monitors and ensures effective operation of the residence including quality control concerning cleaning equipment, indoor and outdoor maintenance, inventory, and food services
• Provides input into meal scheduling and participates in meal preparation, including food inventory
• Ensures the security of the residence
• As assigned, is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining housekeeping areas both inside and outside, involving the residents in this process when deemed appropriate
• As assigned, is responsible for the weekly grocery shopping for the residence and involves the residents in this process
• As assigned, assists with the details of the operation of the residence, including but not limited to administrative support
• As assigned, organizes and oversees the preparation of meals and involves the residents in this process
• As necessary, accepts responsibility of being on-call
• As required, accompanies residents to appointments and community outings, following any restrictions imposed by the courts/review panels

Other

• Participates in staff and resident/staff meetings
• Assists with the orientation and training of new staff and volunteers
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Diploma, preferably in behavioural sciences, social work, community social services or criminology or equivalent with one-year related work experience
• Experience working with people with acquired brain injuries and/or substance use
• Clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
• Experience working in Assisted Living or other relevant residential setting
• Experience working with individuals under the Adult Guardianship Act is considered a bonus
• An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
• Demonstrated good working knowledge of the technical details important to the functioning of group residences
• Demonstrated the ability to teach skills and work effectively with others
• Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices in case planning, behavior modification techniques, and psychosocial rehabilitative techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check
• Ability to successfully complete a Reference Check
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• BC Class 5 Driver's License
• Current Food Safe Certificate
• Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements
• Evidence of compliance with the province’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs

COMPENSATION

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage will range between $25.95 and $29.76 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment.