Mental Health Worker - (219716)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Victoria is looking for a Mental Health Worker to support individuals with mental illness in a community setting. The role includes assisting clients with daily activities, providing treatment, and promoting a safe and healthy environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health care and the ability to motivate clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care and client support.
• Ability to promote a safe and healthy environment.
• Skills in motivating and instructing clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Provide treatment and support for mental health needs.
• Escort clients to appointments and programs.

Job description

Overview

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, 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 Worker participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promotes a safe, healthy and non-threatening environment that instills a sense of dignity and self-respect. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs, within the program\'s guidelines. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the 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.