Mental Health Support Worker at Synapse Services

Synapse Services is the largest provider of Mental Healthcare Service in West Africa. We provide patient-centered care in a calm and serene environment with a robust mixture of Local and internationally trained professionals.

When life is more than you can bear mentally, be rest assured you will find hope, support, and treatment at Synapse Services. We believe recovery is a journey not a destination and our multidisciplinary team is committed to supporting our clients in taking the first, usually most difficult, step and providing continuous support on the road to recovery.

With a team of compassionate and highly skilled Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Addiction Specialists, Occupational & Speech Therapists, and Psychiatric Nurses, we provide a range of therapeutic programs designed to suit individual needs. Founded in Abuja in 2009, we are a rapidly expanding private service with 2 centers in Abuja and one in Lagos and Anambra.

We seek to recruit suitable candidates to fill the position below:      

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Reports to: Ward Manager

Job Summary

• Member of a multidisciplinary team; as sists 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

• 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

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2021

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. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.