Posted 11 days ago
Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Mental Health and Addictions Rehab Support Worker to assist with activation and socialization services for mental health patients in acute care. The role provides personal care and support to clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioural and developmental problems, under general supervision of a Registered Nurse or Regular Psychiatric Nurse. A BC Care Aide registry registration is required.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with activation and socialization services for mental health patients in acute care
- Provide personal care assistance
- Support clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioural and developmental problems
- Work under general supervision of an RN or Regular Psychiatric Nurse within a multidisciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 and completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program
- Six months recent related experience, or equivalent
- Registered with the BC Care Aide registry
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to teach and deal effectively with others
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
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 10 and completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program, plus six (6) months recent, related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
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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