Mental Health Support Worker

6 days ago

Canberra, Australia Enable, Independent Living, Housing and Support Services Full time

**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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