Residential Support Worker

Company Overview

The Detox Centre of Manitoba is a welcoming community for healing where individuals, families, and friends affected by mental health and addictions are accompanied on their journey towards recovery in body, mind, and spirit. We strive to provide the best treatment and recovery programs we can, working with our partners we provide our clients with the skills needed to continue with their recovery after they are back in the community.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of addictions recovery.
• Ability to manage conflict and remain calm and assertive.
• Ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules or client needs.
• Reliable transportation
• Must always remain professional and respectful.
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Responsibilities:

• Observe and document client's behavior.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and document any changes or concerns.
• Provide supportive counselling.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning and organizing living spaces.
• Perform administrative duties for admissions and discharge of clients.
• Provided information to clients regarding programs and resources.
• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities with clients.
• Provide support to individuals and groups.
• Monitor and report any changes in clients' physical or mental health to the appropriate staff members.
• Assist with transportation to appointments or outings as needed.
• Coordinate daily living activities and assist counselors in the provision of individualized treatment plans.
• Works with other staff and community partners to provide the best integrated care possible.
• Provide support and assistance to individuals in need.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the clients and the organization.

Benefits and Compensation

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Casual dress code

Multiple positions available

Varies shifts required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Winnipeg, MB R3E 0K6 (required)

Work Location: In person