Mental Health Worker, Beckman Apartments (Temporary, Part Time)

MPA Society; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

MPA Society in Maple Ridge is seeking a Mental Health Worker for Beckman Apartments. This temporary part-time role supports residents in an Assisted Living environment, providing daily living assistance and role modeling to maintain dignity and independence.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, monitoring residents, planning social activities, administering medications per policy, and contributing to a safe, supportive home.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Mental Health Worker Certificate from a recognized college/university in social/behavioural science.
• Food Hygiene Certificate/Community Care Food Handlers Certificate.
• Two years related experience.
• Emergency First Aid Certificate/ CPR Certificate.
• Current Driver's License is required.
• Compliance with TB immunization program of the Ministry of Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Develop meaningful, realistic and measurable individual care plans.
• Assess, monitor and record residents' needs daily or as needed.
• Encourage independence through role modelling and training.
• Plan, implement and evaluate social and recreational programs.
• Administer medications and document effects per Pharmacy Policies.
• Ensure workplace safety per WorksafeBC standards.
• Assist with orientation of new staff and residents.
• Assist with daily, weekly, monthly, and annual housekeeping tasks.
• Prepare meals following Food Safe Standards and weekly menu.
• Perform yard maintenance as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Write routine reports

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Mental Health Worker Certificate

Food Hygiene Certificate

Emergency First Aid/CPR

Current Driver's License

TB immunization

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: 2026-074

POSITION: Mental Health Worker, Temporary Part-Time

UNION: HEU - MPA Certification

PROGRAM: Beckman Apartments

LOCATION: Maple Ridge

SALARY RANGE: Grid 34: $33.49 - $35.31

HOURS OF PAY: 35 hours per week

SCHEDULE: Saturday and Sunday: 0800 hrs to 2000 hrs
Monday to Wednesday: 1000 hrs to 1400 hrs

START DATE: October 17, 2026

Internal applications no later than 5:00pm on Monday, September 28, 2026.

External applications no later than 5:00pm on Monday, October 5, 2026.

All employment is subject to a satisfactory result from a criminal record check done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest

Job Description - Mental Health Worker

Assisted Living

Classification Benchmark

Support Worker 2

Grid Level

Grid 34

Collective Agreement

Community Subsector Association

Reports to

Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The Mental Health Worker must have the personality, temperament and competence to work with residents in an Assisted Living environment. The incumbent should be well motivated and have the ability to motivate others. This position requires shift work and under direction assists residents with activities of daily living and generally does role modeling in a manner that will maintain and respect the spirit, dignity and individuality of others. Care for residents and the facility comes under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Under direction, to assists members with activities of daily living.
• Recommend and participate in developing meaningful, realistic and measurable individual care plans.
• To assess, monitor and record members’ needs and progress on a daily basis and/or as needed.
• Encourage an atmosphere of independence, self-reliance and mutual accord by role modeling, teaching and training. Areas to be addressed are daily life skills, money management, making and keeping appointments and other related duties as they arise.
• To plan, implement and evaluate social and recreational programs in the facility and encouraging participation in the community events as directed.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with the Pharmacy Policies, standards and philosophy. Assess impact of medications by documenting impressions.
• Ensure safety in the work place in accordance with WorksafeBC standards and regulations.
• Assist with orientation of new staff and members.
• Assist residents and co-workers with house cleaning on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Prepare cook and serve meals in accordance with Food Safe Standards and weekly posted menu. Monitor food supplies by listing needed items and rotating supplies.
• Perform yard maintenance by raking and bagging leaves, shoveling snow and salting sidewalks as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Education, Training & Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Mental Health Worker Certificate from a recognized college/ university in a social/ behavioural science
• Food Hygiene Certificate/ Community Care Food Handlers Certificate
• Two years related experience
• Emergency First Aid Certificate/ CPR Certificate
• Current Driver's License
• Compliance with TB immunization program of the Ministry of Health

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspond proficiently.
• Ability to apply common sense, understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.