Mental Health Worker, Tilikum House (Regular, Part Time)

POSTING NUMBER: 2026-062 POSITION: Mental Health Worker, Regular Part-Time UNION: BCGEU PROGRAM: Tilikum House SALARY RANGE: Grid 34: $33.49 - $35.31 SCHEDULE: Monday: 0900 hrs to 1700 hrs Saturday and Sunday: 0700 hrs to 1900 hrs HOURS OF PAY: 30.5 hours per week START DATE: October 3, 2026 All employment is subject to a satisfactory result from a criminal record check done through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Internal applications no later than 5:00pm on Monday, August 24, 2026. External applications no later than 5:00pm on Monday, August 31, 2026. Job Description - Mental Health Worker Licensed Housing Classification Benchmark: Support Worker 2 Grid Level: 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 assist 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 workplace 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 Firs Aid Certificate/C.P.R. Certificate Current 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.

Assist residents with activities of daily living and develop individual care plans to promote independence and self-reliance. Responsibilities include administering medications, preparing meals, and managing social and recreational programs within a licensed care environment.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, a Mental Health Worker Certificate, and Food Hygiene certification. Candidates must have two years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and current First Aid/CPR certification.

• Clinical carePreferred
• First AidPreferred

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• Patient Care
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Crisis Intervention
• Meal Preparation
• Case Monitoring
• Role Modeling
• Life Skills Training
• First Aid
• CPR
• Report Writing
• Facility Maintenance

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

31 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level