Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) 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 Care Aide participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with severe addiction and mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs, within the program's guidelines.

Escorts clients to off-site programs, appointments and other planned events.



Assesses clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility. 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 including the provision of personal care, teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, using a client-centered approach. Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Valid

Class 5 vehicle license.

Food Secure

Certificate. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with clients and employ such rapport to enable clients to understand their illness and the rehabilitation process. Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques.

📌 Health Care Aide - Community Health (Victoria)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Victoria