Psychiatric Mental Health Activity Worker

1 month ago


Duncan, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator and under the general direction of a senior position such as an Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse, the Psychiatric Mental Health Activity Worker carries out individual and group therapeutic, recreational, and physical activities to improve and maintain the functional abilities of mental health patients in the acute care setting, performs related functions such as providing direction to volunteers during activity functions, maintaining patient records and ordering, maintaining and organizing supplies and equipment.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Grade 12, completion of recognized Recreational courses, plus two (2) years' recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to teach.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

**Job Requirements**:



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