Summer Student Term Positions - Halifax and Bedford Campus

Join the Northwood team this summer!

We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at the Halifax and Bedford Campuses for the following positions:

• Mental Health Support Workers
• Social Worker Intern - Bedford Campus

All Positions Details:

Length of the term: 8 weeks - Part time positions

Number of hours: 70 hours bi-weekly (Varied Shifts - Days and Evenings)

Salary: $16.30 per hour

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Grade 11 or higher
• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act(1). , and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
• Must have interest in working in Long Term Care

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER POSITIONS

Start Date: June 30, 2023

• Minimum one-year experience working in a community-based environment or equivalent experience is required
• Mental Health experience considered an asset. Gardening knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• To provide hands on assistance with resident treatment programs. Help assist residents attending our outdoor gardens.

SOCIAL WORKER INTERN: BEDFORD CAMPUS

Start Date: June 19, 2023

• Under the mentorship of the Social Worker, the Social Work Intern will:
• Assists with the admission process for new applicants (e.g., communicates with residents and/or family, external stakeholders involved with the admission process and orientates residents to LTC)
• Assists with bed utilization processes (occupying vacancies and coordinating internal transfers) and inputs data in the Pathways platform for bed utilization.
• Provides one to one support to resident and/or families (supports and understands needs of people in transition).
• Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' mental health, medical or physical status and to assess clients' needs
• Serves as a resource for residents and their families advocating with internal team members and community contacts
• Provides conflict resolution and counsels clients/residents in conflict
• Maintains appropriate documentation on electronic medical record
• Completes administrative duties as required

If these exciting opportunities interests you, please send click APPLY! Include a current resume.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.