Assisted Living Program Worker 2 - Older Adult Outreach (Mental Health Worker Certificate Required)
About The Position
Come work as an Assisted Living Program Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Assistant Living Program Worker to join the team at the Adult Day Centre at West Vancouver Community Health Centre in West Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As an Assisted Living Program Worker you will: Work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health care team to assist older adult clients with mental and physical disabilities to live successfully in the community by providing a variety of emotional and social supports, life skills assistance and resources in accordance with pre-established care plans. Participate in team meetings and corporate initiatives. Engage in ongoing team planning and quality improvement activities. Participate in maintaining a healthy environment for clients and team. Perform a variety of clerical duties as required.
Requirements
- Completion of a Mental Health Worker Program.
- Two years recent related experience working with older adult clients with mental health issues or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
- Valid B.C. Class V Drivers License.
- Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.
- Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
- Knowledge of community, social and health resources
- Knowledge of geriatric mental health issues and treatment.
- Ability to demonstrate and assist client with development of health life skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
- Knowledge of behavior management techniques
- Knowledge of substance misuse and of problems encountered by chemically dependant individuals.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and psychiatric services.
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behavior, and use non-violent crisis intervention.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory work relationships with the public and other employees, to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, public and staff from other agencies, to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health care team to assist older adult clients with mental and physical disabilities to live successfully in the community by providing a variety of emotional and social supports, life skills assistance and resources in accordance with pre-established care plans.
- Participate in team meetings and corporate initiatives.
- Engage in ongoing team planning and quality improvement activities.
- Participate in maintaining a healthy environment for clients and team.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
