Mental Health Worker, Skyline Lodge (Temporary, Full Time)

Job summary

Support residents with activities of daily living, assess and document their needs and progress, and contribute to individualized care plans. Promote independence through coaching and recreational activities, administer medications and treatments, and help maintain a safe, clean facility, including preparing meals and performing household and yard duties.

Job details

POSTING NUMBER: 2026-077 POSITION: Mental Health Worker, Temporary Full-Time UNION: HEU - MPA Certification PROGRAM: Skyline Lodge LOCATION: Abbotsford SALARY RANGE: Grid 34: $33.49 - $35.31 HOURS OF PAY: 37.5 hours per week SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday: 1500 hrs to 2300 hrs START DATE: October 5, 2026 All candidates subject to a criminal record check Qualifications and job description attached Internal applicants no later than 5:00pm on Monday, October 5, 2026 External applicants no later than 5:00pm on Monday, October 12, 2026 Job Description - Mental Health Worker Licensed Housing Classification Benchmark: Support Worker 2 Grid Level: Grid 34 Collective Agreement: Community Subsector Association Reports to: Nurse Manager Job Summary The Mental Health Worker must have the personality, temperament and competence to work with residents in a licensed care environment. The incumbent should be well motivated and have the ability to motivate others. This position requires shift work and under direction assists residents with activities of daily living and generally does role modeling in a manner that will maintain and respect the spirit, dignity and individuality of others. Care for residents and the facility comes under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. Functions & Responsibilities While other duties may be assigned, main duties and responsibilities include the following: Under direction, to assists members with activities of daily living. Recommend and participate in developing meaningful, realistic and measurable individual care plans. To assess, monitor and record members’ needs and progress on a daily basis and/or as needed. Encourage an atmosphere of independence, self-reliance and mutual accord by role modeling, teaching and training. Areas to be addressed are daily life skills, money management, making and keeping appointments and other related duties as they arise. To plan, implement and evaluate social and recreational programs in the facility and encouraging participation in the community events as directed. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with the Pharmacy Policies, standards and philosophy. Assess impact of medications by documenting impressions. Ensure safety in the work place in accordance with WorksafeBC standards and regulations. Assist with orientation of new staff and members. Assist residents and co-workers with house cleaning on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. Prepare, cook and serve meals in accordance with Food Safe Standards and weekly posted menu. Monitor food supplies by listing needed items and rotating supplies. Perform yard maintenance by raking and bagging leaves, shoveling snow and salting sidewalks as required. Perform any other duties as assigned. Education, Training & Experience To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representing the knowledge, skills and ability needed. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Mental Health Worker Certificate from a recognized college/university in social/behavioral science. Food Hygiene Certificate/Community Care Food Handlers Certificate Two years related experience Emergency First Aid/CPR Certificate Class 5 Driver’s License Medical Certification of capability of carrying out assigned duties Compliance with the TB immunization program of the Ministry of Health Skills & Abilities Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspond proficiently. Ability to apply common sense, understanding and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

What you’ll do

Support residents with activities of daily living, assess and document their needs and progress, and contribute to individualized care plans. Promote independence through coaching and recreational activities, administer medications and treatments, and help maintain a safe, clean facility, including preparing meals and performing household and yard duties.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED, a Mental Health Worker Certificate in social or behavioral science, a food hygiene or community care food handlers certificate, and two years of related experience. Also requires Emergency First Aid/CPR, a Class 5 driver's license, medical clearance for assigned duties, and compliance with the Ministry of Health TB immunization program.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Activities Of Daily Living Support
• Individual Care Planning
• Resident Assessment And Monitoring
• Documentation And Reporting
• Life Skills Coaching
• Money Management Support
• Social And Recreational Programming
• Medication Administration
• Food Preparation And Service
• Safety Compliance
• Staff And Resident Orientation
• Housekeeping
• Yard Maintenance
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Role Modeling

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Food & Beverage
• Security & Safety

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