Senior Care Providers/Community Mental Health Providers

Job Description:

Senior Care Providers and Community Mental Health Providers will ideally have geriatric mental health experience and have expertise working with individuals with hard-to-serve behaviours. This position will respond to seniors who have developed severe behavioural, social, emotional and/or psychiatric difficulties. More specifically, responsibilities of this position will include providing one-to-one support to individuals who experience cognitive, physical, behavioural, psychosocial and mental health challenges. Individuals applying for this position must have experience working with multidisciplinary teams and have a client-centred approach to care. As part of this position the individuals will be working with seniors in a range of settings, including senior's own home, retirement home, long-term care facility or a hospital.

Minimum Requirements:

  • College diploma / university degree in a health or social service related program
  • Minimum 3 years full-time paid work experience in social/health/senior care environment. Please include dates of employment (month/year)
  • Valid driver's license and use of own, reliable vehicle
  • Valid First Aid / CPR
  • Valid CPI or Safe Management training
  • Current criminal reference check, with vulnerable sector security clearance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
Publication Date: 
2014