Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient 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.

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

**Job Requirements**:



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