Mental Health Care Aide

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

Job summary

A local health authority in Victoria is seeking a Mental Health Care Aide to provide support and rehabilitation for clients with severe addiction and mental illness. The role involves promoting a safe environment, assisting with daily activities, and working within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant education and experience, along with an understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation principles. This is a full-time, entry-level position in the health care provider sector.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting clients with addictions and/or mental illness.
• Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-focused treatment and rehabilitation support.
• Promote a safe and dignified environment.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.

Skills

Communication

Therapeutic rapport development

Teamwork

Behavior management

Judgment exercise

Education

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant program

Diploma in Community Social Services

Post-secondary education in counseling skills training

Job description

Job Description

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

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Mental Health Care Aide participates in providing client-focused treatment, rehabilitation, and support for persons with severe addiction and mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promotes a safe, healthy, and non-threatening environment that instills dignity and self-respect. Participates in planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs within program guidelines. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with activities of daily living, reports clients' conditions, including reactions to medications. Escorts clients to off-site programs, appointments, and other planned events. Assesses clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant program such as a Health Care Aide program and a diploma in Community Social Services (e.g., Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker), including post-secondary education in counseling skills training, or a minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with addictions and/or mental illness. Experience should include providing personal care, teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Understanding of principles of psychosocial rehabilitation using a client-centered approach. Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid Class 5 vehicle license. Food Safe Certificate.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with clients and employ such rapport to help clients understand their illness and the rehabilitation process.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to employ aggressive behavior management techniques.
• Ability to exercise judgment in keeping with program philosophy when supervisor is unavailable.
• Must hold a valid BC Driver's License; if required, must be able to obtain a Class 4 Driver's License.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Link to Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3750.pdf

Additional Information

This is an entry-level, full-time position in the health care provider industry, specifically within hospitals and health care services. The job is currently active and accepting applications.