Assisted Living Program Worker 2 - Older Adult Outreach (Mental Health Worker Certificate Required) Job ID 2025-146342 City West Vancouver Work Location West Van Community Centre Department Adult Day Centre Home Worksite 23 - NS Home Supp/ADCC Labour Agreement Community Subsector Union 306 - Community BCGEU (37.5 Hr) Position Type Casual Job Status Casual FTE 0.00 Standard Hours / Week 0.01 Job Category Community Health Services Salary Grade 34 Min Hourly CAD $31.56/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $33.28/Hr. Shift Times 0800-1600 Days Off Saturday, Stats, Sunday Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $31.56/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as an Assisted Living Program Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! 

 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Assistant Living Program Worker to join the team at the Adult Day Centre at West Vancouver Community Health Centre in West Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

 

As an Assisted Living Program Worker you will:

Work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health care team to assist older adult clients with mental and physical disabilities to live successfully in the community by providing a variety of emotional and social supports, life skills assistance and resources in accordance with pre-established care plans.Participate in team meetings and corporate initiatives.Engage in ongoing team planning and quality improvement activities.Participate in maintaining a healthy environment for clients and team.Perform a variety of clerical duties as required. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Completion of a Mental Health Worker Program.Two years recent related experience working with older adult clients with mental health issues or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.Valid B.C. Class V Drivers License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.Knowledge of community, social and health resourcesKnowledge of geriatric mental health issues and treatment.Ability to demonstrate and assist client with development of health life skills.Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.Knowledge of behavior management techniquesKnowledge of substance misuse and of problems encountered by chemically dependant individuals.Knowledge of crisis intervention and psychiatric services.Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behavior, and use non-violent crisis intervention.Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory work relationships with the public and other employees, to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, public and staff from other agencies, to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.