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Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker

Enable, Independent Living, Housing And Support ServicesCanberra, Australia
1 day ago
Job description
  • 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

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