Mental Health Care Aide

Island Health
Casual Victoria, British Columbia Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
March 18, 2026
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant program such as a Health Care aide program and a diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker including post-secondary education in counseling skills training or a minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with addictions and/or mental illness including the provision of personal care, teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, using a client-centered approach. Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry. Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid Class 5 vehicle license. Food Safe Certificate.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic rapport wit...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Casual
Location: Victoria, Canada
Posted: March 18, 2026
Deadline: April 27, 2026