If you are passionate about helping others improve their quality of life, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Mental Health Worker at our client-centered organisation
Skills:
- Ability to work collaboratively with participants
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and compassion towards others
- Ability to perform manual handling and transfers from a wheelchair into a car
- Must have a car and valid driver's license
- Comfortable working with dogs
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with various household tasks, such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry, to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.
- Helping with household chores, such as cooking, laundry and cleaning.
- Provide hands-on personal care based on individual client needs, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management.
- Foster meaningful connections with clients through active listening, companionship, and empathy, promoting mental and emotional well-being.
- Conduct regular assessments of clients' needs and progress, maintaining accurate records and promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Encourage and support clients in developing and maintaining their independence and self-confidence by offering guidance and assistance as needed.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times, following established safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Maintain participant health records and documentation according to Enable, Independent Living, Housing and Support Services’ policies.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $41.76 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 01/07/2025