Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker - (215658)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Canada seeks a Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker. This role involves assisting in activation and socialization services for mental health patients, providing personal care, and supporting those facing mental health issues. Candidates should have a Grade 10 education, complete a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, and have recent related experience. Registration with the BC Care Aide registry is required.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 and completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program.
• Six months of recent, related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activation and socialization services for mental health patients.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Support services to patients with mental health and addiction issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10

Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of a senior position such as a Registered Nurse or Regular Psychiatric Nurse and supporting a multidisciplinary team, the Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker assists in the provision of activation and socialization services for mental health patients in the acute care setting, provides personal care assistance, and support services to the patient/client who is experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral and developmental problems.

Responsibilities

Assist in activation and socialization services for mental health patients in the acute care setting; provide personal care assistance; and support services to patients/clients with mental health, addiction, behavioral and developmental problems.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience: Grade 10 and completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, plus six (6) months recent, related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Registration: Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to teach
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment