Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker

Job title: Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker

Job description: Close Date

Aug. 9 2022

Location

Cowichan District Hospital – Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

1500-2300 / 2300-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.83 – $25.83

FTE

0.73

Bi-weekly Hours

54.75

Planned Start Date

Aug. 16 2022

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Feb. 16 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, plus six (6) months recent, related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and addiction.

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

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. As of October 12, 2021, only applicants that are fully vaccinated (7 days past their second dose of vaccine) are able to work in the facility. If you are offered employment it will be contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registry is required. If proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

Requisition CA

Facilities Subsector

Affiliation/Union

HEU

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