• Application Deadline:
• Position: Mental Health Support Worker


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification OND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Purpose

• To assist in the provision of care and support under the guidance of a qualified nurse.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and support services to patients


• Support the nurses on duty and the clinicians while they carry out their duties


• Assist patients with their personal hygiene in the morning


• Make sure patient’s bed area and the dining area are cleaned after use


• Interact more with patients during their activity schedule


• Maintain continuous contact with patients in the Facility without ever leaving them unattended to.


• Receive instructions from the nurse in charge of the ward at all times


• Complete observation charts and handover checklist


• Ensure the patient’s environment is safe and neat; free from harmful objects


• 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.


• Physical Care: intervene in areas of physical need to ensure that patients have good levels of personal hygiene, nutrition, sleep et cetera:Assist in patient’s body, oral, nail and hair cares.


• If the need be, bathe patients, lay their beds


• Manage potentially violent and confrontational situations with patients


• Assist service users/patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of senior staff


• To escort service users/patients as required under the guidance and supervision of the qualified nurse


• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse or clinicians

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of ND in Health Related and other Social Sciences Course


• Good communication and interpersonal skill


• Previous experience not necessary, but may be an added advantage.


• Must be physically fit and strong


• Ability to play any form of games/ sports will be an added advantage


• Fluent in English