Health Care Worker | Mental Health Adult Program

Interior Health; Princeton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Health Care Worker for its Adult Mental Health Program. This role involves supporting clients with mental and physical disabilities, ensuring they receive the necessary care and assistance to thrive in the community. The position emphasizes a balanced lifestyle while providing competitive salaries and benefits. Join a team that values professional growth, psychological health, and a supportive environment, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about mental health and community support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Balanced lifestyle

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and relevant diplomas/certificates required.
• 2 years experience with mental illness in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with disabilities to live independently.
• Provide physical, emotional, and social supports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Advocacy Skills

Life Skills Assistance

Emotional Support

Education

Grade 12

Human Service or Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma

Community Mental Health Certificate

Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe

Tools

BC Driver’s License

Job description

Position Summary
We are currently seeking a permanent part time (0.60 FTE) Health Care Worker – Adult program to join our Mental Health (MH) Adult Program team in Princeton, B.C.

What we offer:

1. Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
2. Career Growth
3. Employer paid training/education
4. Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
5. Employer paid insurance premiums
6. Extended Health & Dental coverage
7. Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
8. Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?
The Health Care Worker – Adult Program assists clients with mental, developmental and/or physical disabilities to live successfully in the community by determining appropriate care to meet individual needs and situational requirements. Provides a variety of day to day physical, emotional, and social supports, advocacy, life skills assistance, information, resources and demonstrations to enable independent living within a range of housing options. This position is administratively responsible to the Program Manager, Adult Mental Health Services.

Scheduling Information:
Days of work are Wednesday to Friday and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

How will you create an impact?
Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you:
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

1. Grade 12
2. Human Service or Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma plus a Community Mental Health Certificate
3. Class V BC Driver’s License
4. Certificates in CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe
5. Recent related experience of two years’ working with people with serious and persistent mental illness in the community. Experience working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency context supporting persons with mental illness.

As part of your application, please ensure to:

1. Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
2. Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate
3. Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position)
4. Upload copy of your First Aid and CPR