Mental Health Worker

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Manager and under the general supervision of the Client Care Coordinator or designate, acts as a support person to the nurses to promote a safe therapeutic environment for clients at the assigned site. Assists clients with personal care, performs cleaning and housekeeping duties, and may perform limited food preparation and assistance with serving of meals. Provides feedback to the Client Care Coordinator or designate regarding client issues. Responsibilities Provides clients with assistance in the completion of their personal hygiene and care by encouraging and assisting, as necessary, with toileting, bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing and laundry. Performs housekeeping duties such as wiping tables, mopping floors, and vacuuming. Maintains linen by sorting, laundering, folding, storing and distributing. Performs limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, making tea, coffee, toast, salads and sandwiches. Attends t...