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Health Care Worker, Geriatric

3 months ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time
Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $ $33.28 / hour
Job Summary

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Curious to learn what it's like to work here? Like us on Facebook (@fraserhealthcareers), follow us on Twitter & Instagram (@FHCareer), or connect with us on LinkedIn (fraserhealthcareers) for first-hand employee insights.

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Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Geriatric Program Coordinator or designate, provides support services and assistance to mentally ill clients of the local Mental Health Centre living semi-independently or independently who have complex psychosocial problems causing difficulty in areas such as personal care, life skills, transportation, recreation and housing; assists clients with determining appropriate care to meet individual needs and requirements in order to live successfully in the community.
Responsibilities

  1. Assists the Mental Health Centre case managers in providing intensive support services for clients at assigned locations.
  2. Participates in care planning with the case managers by interviewing clients to identify problems and/or needs; obtains information from the client, family and/or care providers; document client''s needs and wants and assists client to determine appropriate program; provides feedback on the client's needs, performance and progress.
  3. Provides support and assists clients by role modeling, demonstrations and behaviour management to clients, families and personal networks with the development of skills such as housekeeping, personal hygiene, meal planning/preparation, shopping for food, medication reminders, meeting financial obligations, making and keeping appointments and interpersonal skills.
  4. Facilitates client's physical, recreational and educational needs by arranging for clients to be transported to programs/services, attend and accompanies the client on various appointments such as medical and dental appointments, lab work, court hearings, business and education appointments.
  5. Contributes to client's increased awareness and exposure to socialization and recreation by assisting the client to access recreational and group activities by identifying available social, economic, recreational and educational resources within the community; provides related information, as required.
  6. Reports unusual client behaviour and circumstances to the case manager by identifying problem areas; accompanies case managers on community visits to ensure safety and assist in emergencies; contacts appropriate emergency response services, as required.
  7. Maintains regular contact with community and rehabilitation service providers to assist them with the needs of the client, as needed.
  8. Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as client care plans, progress reports/statistics and daily logs.
  9. Assists with finding appropriate accommodation for clients; works with mental health staff to promote the client's development of life skills with individuals and meet the mental, developmental, psychosocial and physical needs of the client.
  10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Education and Experience

Successful completion of the Community Mental Health Worker certificate, Community Social Service or Social Services Worker Diploma, with working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery techniques and two (2) years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize.
  • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
  • Home management skills.
  • Ability to instruct.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
  • Advocacy skills.
About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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