Community Support Worker

Key responsibilities include:

• Assists Service Users in organizing their daily living activities, including grocery shopping, meal planning, preparation and serving
• Ensures ongoing training of the Service Users to achieve their maximum potential
• Assists Service Users in organizing their social and recreational activities and also must actively engage in these activities with the Service User
• Advocates for the Service Users; is an active member of the Multidisciplinary Team
• Assists with the completion of Assessments and Individual Programme Plan (IPP) with all Service Users
• Observes and monitors Service Users’ physical / mental state and reports any changes to the Charge Nurse / Resource Nurse
• Ensures Service Users’ Programs are implemented, supports, assists and trains in varying areas as required
• Ensures facilities are kept in good working order with minimal wear / tear on property. Reports damaged furniture as necessary
• Other related CSW duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, the Resource Nurse, the Clinical Supervisor or the Clinical Manager

Qualifications & Registration required:

• Be registered with the Bermuda Nursing Council
• Safety care Certificate and CPR would be an asset
• Must have a current Bermuda’s driver’s license
• High School Certificate, GED or equivalentNursing Assistant Certificate required with three years’ experience working with persons with Mental Illness. Those with less year’s will be considered
• Level 2 NVQ Mental Health Awareness Certification is desired