Mental Health and Disability Support Workers
Core
Providing assistance and care to individuals with mental health issues and disabilities, including autism, in a community setting to support independence and wellbeing.
Role type
Mental Health and Disability Support Worker
Builds
Individualized care plans and daily living support for clients
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, patience, emotional support, daily living assistance, medication delivery, behavior management, life skills teaching, professional documentation, community program coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with epilepsy and autism, experience with schizophrenia, ability to work independently and as part of a team, valid driver's license with reliable transportation, high availability
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Providing emotional support to clients, assisting with daily living activities, implementing care plans, encouraging social participation, monitoring client progress, delivering medication, managing behavior, teaching life skills, maintaining documentation, accompanying clients to appointments
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior