Casual Mental Health Support Worker

4 days ago

Kamloops BC, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada Connective Support Society Full-time

Support residents in Kamloops through mental health services, developmental disability support, and daily living assistance across flexible shifts. Connective's casual workers help meet physical, emotional, social, and medical needs.

As a Residential Community Living Worker, you will provide residential and outreach services to clients experiencing mental health issues or developmental disabilities. You will support care planning, life skills development, counselling, and community participation. The position works with multidisciplinary teams, case managers, families, volunteers, and community agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support residents with feeding, transfers, hygiene, grooming, and toileting
  • Provide life skills training in meals, housekeeping, finances, and personal care
  • Conduct individual or group counselling using basic techniques
  • Monitor medication regimes and administer medications according to policy
  • Provide crisis intervention and connect clients with medical services

Requirements:

  • One year related experience supporting mental health or developmental disabilities
  • Diploma in a related Human or Social Service field
  • Criminal Records Check and Emergency First Aid certificate
  • Class 5 British Columbia driver's license and reliable vehicle
  • Availability for required overnight, daytime, evening, and weekend shifts

Use counselling, care planning, and daily living support skills to strengthen client wellbeing as a casual Connective worker.