Peer Support Worker (Safe Beds Program)

Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital are looking for a Part-Time Peer Support Worker in Red Lake, ON! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!

Reporting to the Manager, Safe Beds Program. The Peer Support Worker is responsible for supporting individuals with daily living while facilitating an atmosphere of safety, independence, social interaction, and community involvement. The Peer Support Worker will work The Stabilization Support Worker will work five (5) hour shifts to facilitate 24/7 shift coverage.

Employer Name: Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital
City: Red Lake
Province: ON
Application Deadline: April 27th, 2025
Email: jobs@redlakehospital.ca
Hours of Work: Permanent Part-Time Monday to Friday (1500-2000)
Job Type: Part-Time
Wages: $23.28 to $25.00/ hour + 18% in lieu of benefits and vacations, optional enrollment in HOOPP pension

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
  • Adherence to all policies of the Safe Beds Program, Community Counselling & Addiction Services (CCAS), and Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital (RLMCMH)
  • Side by side support/teaching in activities and skills of daily living (meal planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, leisure activities, recreational activities, etc.)
  • Support clients with developing, participating, and following through with recovery plans and coordinated care plans
  • Attend, as appropriate and required, outside appointments with clients, including substance use recovery meetings, medical appointments, and recreational outings
  • To be aware of and assess all aspects of risk, intervening as appropriate when risk is identified, to ensure the safety and security of all residents, staff, the premises
  • Monitor changes in mental health and addictions symptoms
  • Interface with community services and programs with and on behalf of residents
  • Plan for groceries, meals, household maintenance and supplies in conjunction with other staff and clients
  • Ensure the completion of shift responsibilities and routines as identified in agency policy and procedures, including documentation
  • Attend staff meetings and educational/training opportunities as required
  • Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHMIS, and
  • Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans
  • To maintain confidentiality of all information as required by relevant legal statutes and policy
  • Other duties as directed
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
  • A Social Services/Health Care College Certificate, and/or training, or a combination of education and experience is required
  • Direct personal experience with mental illness/addiction is an asset
  • Peer Support Certification is an asset
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital is committed to employment equity. Upon request, accommodation for disabilities can be provided in the hiring process to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job description.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Simranpreet Kaur (Human Resources Manager) at jobs@redlakehospital.ca

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