Mental Health Support Worker

Oct 8, 2018

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Provide support services to service users
Support the nurses on duty and the clinician while they carry out their duties
Interact more with patients during their activity schedule.
Maintain continuous contact with service users in the Facility without ever leaving them unattended to.
Receive instructions from the nurse in charge of the ward always.
Complete observation charts and handover checklist
Ensure the patient’s environment is safe and neat: free from harmful objects; Therapy room should be set and made prepared for next sessions.
Ensure that electrical appliances e.g. bulbs, Air conditions and other appliances are switched off when not in use.
Monitor and observe patient closely and report behavioural changes.
Managing potentially violent and confrontational situations with service users.
Assist service users/clients with activities of daily living under the supervision of senior staff
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse or clinicians.
Training is provided with all expenses reimbursed following successful completion. Previous experience not necessary but may be an added advantage.

Qualification

Minimum of SSCE, experience within a health establishment would be considered as an added advantage.

Apply via :

Applicants should forward their CV to: recruitment@theoliveprime.com Making the job role the title of your mail.

https://www.myjobmag.com/job/106105/mental-health-support-worker-the-olive-prime-psychological-services