Olive Prime Psychological Services (TOPS) is recruiting candidates for a Mental Health Support Worker.
JOB TITLE: Mental Health Support Worker
JOB LOCATION: Lekki, Lagos
Reports to: Ward Manager
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JOB DETAILS:
- Member of a multidisciplinary team; assists in the provision of safe and empathetic personal care to people who experience mental illness, and who use mental health services, under the guidance of a qualified nurse.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the nurses on duty and other clinicians while they carry out their duties
- Receive and implement instructions from the nurses in charge of the wards at all times
- Welcome patients and facilitate a friendly environment to enable them acclimatize to their new environment
- Ensure the safety of patients and their living environment at all times; ensure patients are never left unattended in the facility or while on external activities
- Physical care of patients: assist when circumstances require, in maintaining personal hygiene – bathing, dressing – feeding, making beds, arranging personal effects, etc.
- Interact with and support patients during therapeutic activities and recreation
- Assist to de-escalate and/or restrain aggressive/violent patients when required
- Supervise the scheduled regular cleaning of patients’ rooms and shared areas during all shifts
- Complete all observation charts and handover checklists promptly and conscientiously, with adequate attention to detail
- Ensure that electrical appliances e.g. bulbs, air conditioners, heaters, etc. are switched off when not in use
- Promptly report damages, and supervise repairs and maintenance activities in the facility
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse or clinicians.
Requirements and Experience
- Minimum of ND in Health-related and other Social Science courses
- Previous work experience in mental health or general health care facility will be an advantage.
- Compassionate and patient
- Strong-willed, able to solve crises and work in a team
- Interpersonal skills
- Good communication skill
- Meticulous.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- Only individuals who have a high expectation of themselves and are driven to work above and beyond are welcome to apply.
- Delivery of professional and excellent services must be at your core.
- We provide services for expat community as well.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: August 21, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Medical/ Healthcare / Pharmaceutical |
Deadline | 21st August, 2020. |