Independent Living Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Truro, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association - Colchester East Hants Branch Full time

**ILS (Independent Living Support) Support Worker**
- Position Scope:_

Under the direction of the supervisor, the ILS Support Worker is expected to function at all times within the Philosophy and Principles, rules of work, and the Policy and Procedures Manual of the CMHA - Colchester East Hants Branch (CEH). To operate at all times from a person-centered approach, putting the needs of the client at the center of the work.
- Typical Duties:_

**Client Physical/ Mental Health**

1. To ensure the physical / mental health of all persons we support is maintained and not put at risk by other persons we support or by staff members.

2. To observe and communicate changes in physical and mental health.

3. To accompany persons we support to specific appointments when deemed necessary by the client.

4. To encourage and support regular personal hygiene habits, to report any changes to Supervisor i.e., bathing, teeth brushing, personal grooming, etc.

5. To encourage persons we support in following a healthy diet that is low in fat and sodium and to provide opportunities to work towards these goals

6. To supervise medication compliance as directed by policy

7. To ensure that each client participates and has access to physical/ recreational exercise opportunities. To accompany persons we support, to recreation/ leisure activities as required.

8. To refer persons we support to appropriate community resources, and liaise with those resources on behalf of the resident.

9. To encourage proper attire of clients as weather and activity dictates. To ensure that the persons we support have financial resources to purchase appropriate clothing and footwear for proper comfort and safety

10. To stimulate and support appropriate interactions and interpersonal relations with family and friends, as well as community-wide activities

11. To encourage and support persons we support in fulfilling their individual spiritual needs.

**Client Programming / Support**

1. To support and supervise all life skills necessary to attain levels of optimum independence. These skills include, but are not limited to independent living skills, life skills, household management skills, socialization, sexuality, etc.

2. To identify the persons we support individual needs and to develop, implement and evaluate programs to meet these needs in cooperation with the program team.

3. To provide emotional support and understanding of the impact of specific mental illnesses.

4. To supervise and/or assist with persons we support’ activities and responsibilities. To advocate for access to these opportunities.

5. To monitor persons we support’ activities and interactions, and to provide support in order to keep these relationships, whenever possible, as positive as possible

6. To keep all files, records, reports, logs, approvals, etc. up to date and in a legible professional manner.

7. To continuously access and report ongoing progress. To provide early intervention in order to minimize potential of person becoming unwell.

8. To carry out formal assessments of persons we support’ skills and progress and provide written quarterlies every three (3) months.

9. To maintain and upgrade an awareness and use of community resources.

10. To offer staff support to other programs as required.

**Communication**

1. To assist in developing an interdependent team approach in the day to day functioning of the ILS office. To “pitch in” whenever necessary to support the needs of and offer support to all aspects of a positive and effective team.

2. To communicate with the supervisor, staff team, persons we support, family members, municipal workers, doctors, advocates, neighbors, landlords, community services, employers, etc.

3. To be responsible for assessments, program plans, monthly progress reports, daily logs, medication charts and appointments, incident reports, and keeping resident files up to date.

4. To read the Communication Log/ Quick Reference at the beginning of shift and when returning from appointments. To answer telephone and record messages whenever in office

5. To attend and participate in meetings/ professional development as required.

6. To promote an atmosphere that is conductive to a compassionate and friendly atmosphere, while maintaining consistent professional boundaries

7. To provide orientation and training to new employees, volunteers and students.

**Safety/ Maintenance**

1. To make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action in time of crisis/ crisis prevention.

2. To follow policies and procedures and uphold standards. To remember that a staff member represents CMHA Colchester East Hants at all times, whether on or off duty.

3. To encourage the client toward a home that is clean, tidy and in a well
- kept condition at all times.

4. To be familiar with and be able to implement the Emergency Plan and other safety measures as needed.

5. To ensure security of records and medications upon leaving office.

**Genera

  • Family Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Community Services **Location**:TRURO **Type of Employment**: Term **Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date**:5/19/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services...

  • Housing Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Truro Homeless Outreach Society Full time

    **Start Date**: As soon as possible **Other**: Must have a valid driver's license and consistent access to a reliable vehicle. **Position Details**: We are seeking an experienced front line worker to join our resilient and dedicated housing support team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Housing Support Worker is part of a team that believes...

  • Nor 22008 Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency Full time

    **Support Worker** **Northern District** **Location: Truro, Nova Scotia** **Type of Employment: Casual** **Union Status: Excluded (Non-Union)** **Competition # NOR 22008** **Closing Date: June 13, 2023** Under the direction of the Supervisor, Client Service, the Support Worker is responsible for ensuring that all tenants are welcomed and given an...

  • Support Worker Nor 24028

    3 days ago

    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency Full time

    **Support Worker** **Northern District** **Location: Truro, Nova Scotia** **Type of Employment: Casual / Part-time** **Union Status: Excluded (Non-Union)** **Competition # NOR 24028** **Closing Date: April 10, 2024** **About Us** Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and...

  • Access Support Worker

    2 days ago

    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    Department:Community ServicesLocation:New Glasgow, Truro, and AntigonishType of Employment:ReliefUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date:26-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About Us:At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and...

  • Child and Family Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Community Services **Location**:TRURO **Type of Employment**: Term **Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date**:29-Nov-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of programs and services...

  • Community Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Bartimaeus Inc. Full time

    Community Support Worker As a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing support to individuals and assist them in daily activities. **Job Details** Locations will be throughout Nova Scotia depending on client locations $20.00-$22.00 /per hour depending on experience plus mileage Hours will vary depending on client needs and case...

  • Community Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Bartimaeus Inc. Full time

    Community Support Worker As a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing support to individuals and assist them in daily activities. **Job Details** Locations will be throughout Nova Scotia depending on client locations $20.00-$22.00 /per hour depending on experience plus mileage Hours will vary depending on client needs and case...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada MacLean Family Full time

    **JOB: Disability Support Worker in Family Home** Looking to a hire disability support worker to support a young woman. Anne is funny, stubborn, musical, loving, determined and active in the wider community. She thrives with boundaries and clear expectations. She lives a low-key life with a fun loving, family in Truro, NS. We are different than a group...

  • Disability Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Truro, Canada MacLean Family Full time

    **JOB: Disability Support Worker in Family Home** Looking to a hire a part-time disability support worker to support a young woman. Anne is funny, stubborn, musical, loving, determined and active in the wider community. She thrives with boundaries and clear expectations. She lives a low-key life with a fun loving, family in Truro, NS. We are different than...

  • Casual Client Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Truro Homeless Outreach Society Full time

    by**AGENCY PROFILE**: Our mission is to reduce homelessness through advocacy, education, empathy, and community building. We serve community members who are currently experiencing homelessness as well as those experiencing other forms of housing insecurity. We are a not-for-profit, registered charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and...

  • Student Support Worker Cc#22

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

    **Student Support Worker CC#22-02-292**: Competition #: CC#22-02-292 Position: Student Support Worker Union: NSGEU Family of Schools: Nova Location(s): Nova Family of Schools - Hours Per Day: - 7.00 - Hours Per Week: - 35.00 - School Hours: - Assignment Hours: - TBD - Days: - Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu -Status: Regular Full-time Percentage: 10...

  • Student Support Worker Cc#22

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

    **Student Support Worker - CC#22-02-295**: Competition #: CC#22-02-295 Position: Student Support Worker Family of Schools: Cobequid Location(s): Cobequid Family of Schools - Hours Per Day: - 7.0 - Hours Per Week: - 35.0 - School Hours: - TBD - Assignment Hours: - TBD - Days: - Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri -Status: Regular Full-time Percentage: 10...

  • Student Support Worker Cc#22

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

    **Student Support Worker - CC#22-02-296**: Competition #: CC#22-02-296 Position: Student Support Worker Family of Schools: Cobequid Location(s): Cobequid Family of Schools - Hours Per Day: - 7.0 - Hours Per Week: - 35.0 - School Hours: - TBD - Assignment Hours: - TBD - Days: - Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri -Status: Regular Full-time Percentage: 10...

  • Student Support Worker Cc#23

    2 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

    **Student Support Worker - CC#23-02-198**: Competition #: CC#23-02-198 Position: Student Support Worker Family of Schools: Cobequid Location(s): Cobequid Family of Schools - Hours Per Day: - 7.0 - Hours Per Week: - 35.0 - School Hours: - 9:00am-3:00pm - Assignment Hours: - 8:30am-4:30pm - Days: - Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri -Status: Regular...

  • Home Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Truro, NS, Canada VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Full time

    Permanent, Part-Time (0.Bi-weekly Hours: 60 Work Schedule: 10 x 6hrs shifts in a 14-day pay period Days with an evening & weekend rotation (every other weekend) Home Support Union/Bargaining Unit: NSGEU We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you know you've helped someone remain independent, and meet some great people along...

  • Casual Client Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Truro, Canada Truro Homeless Outreach Society Full time

    **AGENCY PROFILE**: Our mission is to reduce homelessness through advocacy, education, empathy, and community building. We serve community members who are currently experiencing homelessness as well as those experiencing other forms of housing insecurity. We are a not-for-profit, registered charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and...

  • Cultural Youth Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada The Confederacy of Mainland Mi‘kmaq Full time

    **EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** **The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq** **Department of Health & Social Services** **Cultural Youth Support Worker - MATERNITY LEAVE (12 Months)** **(Paqtnkek, Pictou Landing, Millbrook and Sipekne'katik)** **About The CMM** **Position Overview** Reporting to the Senior Director, Health and Social Services and the Mental...

  • Access Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Truro, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Community Services **Location**:New Glasgow, Truro, and Antigonish **Type of Employment**:Relief **Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:26-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a...

  • Student Support Worker Cc#22

    1 day ago

    Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

    Student Support Worker - CC# :Competition #:CC# Position:Student Support WorkerFamily of Schools:CobequidLocation(s):Cobequid Family of Schools Hours Per Day: 7.0 Hours Per Week: 35.0 School Hours: TBD Assignment Hours: TBD Days: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,FriStatus:Regular Full-timePercentage:10 MonthsSalary:In accordance with the NSGEU Collective AgreementAdditional...