Life Skills Worker

1 week ago


Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

We are currently seeking a permanent part time (0.63 FTE) Life Skills Worker to join our team at Braemore Lodge in Penticton, B.C.


What we offer

  • Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
  • Career Growth
  • Employer paid training/education
  • Employer paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days)
  • Medical Service Plan
  • Employer paid insurance premiums
  • Extended Health & Dental coverage
  • Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
  • Balanced lifestyle
Salary Range:

Effective April 1, 2024, the pay scale for this position is $27.92 to $29.60

What will you work on?

Life Skills Workers play an important role in care. They plan, observe, monitor and report on clients' progress and level of acceptance to services and support.

They assist clients with activities associated with daily living and work to demonstrate and model appropriate behaviors related to problem solving and decision making.

Life Skills Workers provide structured support to help develop and maintain life skills related to:

  • time management
  • money management, budgeting skills, how to access funds and other forms of available assistance
  • organization and interpersonal communication
  • personal care
  • household management
  • menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation and
  • community access

Shift types are days, evenings and nights and shift times are from 15:00 to 23:00, 19:00 to 07:00, 23:00 to 07:00, 08:30 to 16:30 hours.


How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.


Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills. The opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If this opportunity is aligned with your education, training and passion for mental health, we want to hear from you.

Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work.
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