Mental Health Support Worker at The Oleaster

Locations: Lagos Mainland, Lagos and Anambra
Reports to: Ward Manager

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

Requirements and Experience

• ONLY SSCE or OND holders can apply for this role.
• Previous work experience in a 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