Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, Adult Tertiary Rehabilitation - Gibsons Casual Pool

The salary range for this position is CAD $31.64/Hr.

- CAD $31.64/Hr.

Come work as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker, Adult Tertiary Rehabilitation with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Sunshine Coast, Gibsons, BC!

Within the context of a client and family-centred recovery model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works as a member of an interdisciplinary tertiary mental health team to provide comprehensive psychosocial rehabilitation services within a recovery framework. A primary goal of the tertiary mental health program is to successfully support individuals in returning to the community through increasing functional skills and abilities, reducing the positive and negative symptoms of psychiatric illness, increasing coping strategies to mitigate treatment resistant psychiatric symptoms, minimizing challenging behaviours, increasing social interconnections and improving physical health and wellness.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator and under the daily direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse, the Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker provides support to the recovery of individuals living with severe and persistent mental illnesses who require resources beyond the scope of secondary mental health services due to the intensity, complexity or intractability of their symptoms. Provides a variety of day-to-day physical, emotional, and social supports, advocacy, life skills assistance and support to access resources to individuals with complex severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to assist in the development of individualized rehabilitative treatment plans. Contributes to the overall evaluation of the client. Observes and monitors clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports significant observations. Establishes, maintains and enhances therapeutic relationships based on respect. Promotes independence for client while supporting them with activities of daily living such as personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting needs, perineal care and incontinence supply changes;

community appointments/errands/activities; and meal planning and preparation. Assists in maintaining a safe environment for clients and the team. Participates in team meetings, engages in team planning and quality improvement activities, and maintains and updates own knowledge.

ABOUT GIBSONS, BC:

Known as the "gateway to the Sunshine Coast", located just north of Vancouver, Gibsons is a quaint town overlooking a harbour and features the beautiful backdrop of our coastal mountains. This area is located on the traditional territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. This charming municipality filled with artists, entrepreneurs, and fishing boats is just a scenic 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver followed by a short 5km drive from the Langdale ferry terminal.

It is ideal for residents seeking a relaxing blend of water and land activities. Enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with unlimited hiking, biking, golf, fishing and more in a community rich in culture.

About Sumac Place:

Sumac Place is a Tertiary Mental Health Facility with 28 beds that deliver specialized mental health rehabilitation and residential services for adults who need a more extended, 24 hours supportive care environment.

Education, Training and Experience

• Grade 12 plus graduation from a recognized Mental Health Care Worker program, 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…