Job Summary

Key Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Perform general cleaning and household tasks adhering to household task lists and established chore routines of NBCR (residents should be encouraged where appropriate to perform/assist along with staff in household tasks to the best of their ability in order to increase their independent living skills).

· Monitor clients according to individual needs.

· On each shift record accurate notes in all client’s logbooks and communication books immediately reporting of any deterioration in client's mental/physical status, medication concerns, potential or actual crisis triggers to manager via progress notes.

· Regularly review client’s case plan and progress notes on each shift

· Complete monthly summaries and provide the facility manager as required.

· In consultation with the facility manager provide guidance to clients to develop and achieve goals and objectives in their case plan

· Model, cue and assist clients in skill development (i.e., emotional management, self-esteem development, budgeting, decision making/problem solving)

· Attending relevant workshops or in-services as available.

· Accompany clients as required on recreational outings, appointments etc. in the community.

· Assists the manager as required in the development of appropriate social/rec programming that meets client’s individual needs.

· Support/empower/advocate for clients to appropriate community agencies in consultation with the manager.





· When requested, develop menus that meet nutritional and therapeutic diet requirements of the residents, in accordance with Canada Food Guide, engaging client’s assistance in the process where appropriate.

· Prepare meals (engaging in clients’ assistance where appropriate) ensuring food safety and appropriate sanitation practices are followed.

· Follow NBCR policies and procedures for use of petty cash funds.

· Assist residents with medications following the 5 rights of medication management (right time, right med, right dose, right route, right person) and record in medication logs accurately during shift.

· monitor for medication side effects and order refills as needed, with the direction of the facility manager.

· Report any incidents as per policies and procedures and adult residential facility standards.

· Keep lines of communication open with co-workers, promote and maintain good relations with other individuals involved in client’s care.

· Set aside time as needed for self-study on relevant material (i.e., medications, case plans, illnesses etc.)

· Attend staff meetings as scheduled.

· Participate actively in problem solving and decision making that will assist the team in functioning most effectively.

Pay: $19.62-$24.28 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Mileage reimbursement
- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Mental Health Support Worker (Fredericton)
🏢 New Brunswick Community Residences
📍 Fredericton