Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia
Participate in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation, and support for persons with severe addiction and mental illness in a residential, community-based facility.
Promote a safe, healthy, and non-threatening environment that instills dignity and self-respect.
Participate in planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs within program guidelines.
Motivate, assist, and instruct clients with activities of daily living.
Report clients' conditions, including reactions to medications.
Escort clients to off-site programs, appointments, and other planned events.
Assess clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility
Close Date Jul. 20 2026 Location Victoria Johnson Street Health Centre - Access & Community Services (VJSHC) - Victoria, BC V8W 1M8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-2000 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $33.49 - $35.31 Paid FTE 0.69 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 49.50 Planned Start Date Aug. 3 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Mental Health Care Aide participates in the provision of client-focused treatment, rehabilitation and support for persons with severe addiction and mental illness in a residential, community-based facility. Promotes a safe, healthy and non-threatening environment that instills a sense of dignity and self-respect. Participates in the planning, development, implementation, delivery, and modification of clinical services by responding to identified client needs, within the program's guidelines. Motivates, assists, and instructs clients with the activities of daily living, reports clients' conditions, including reactions to medications. Escorts clients to off-site programs, appointments and other planned events. Assesses clients' ability to assume self-care responsibility.
Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant program (e.g., Health Care aide program) and a diploma in Community Social Services (e.g., Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, or Social Services Worker) including counseling skills training, or a minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with addictions and/or mental illness including personal care and teaching life skills (or equivalent combination).
Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation principles using a client-centered approach.
Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.
Valid Class 5 vehicle license (and ability to obtain Class 4 if required).
Food Safe Certificate.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain therapeutic rapport with clients.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to employ aggressive behaviour management techniques.
Ability to exercise judgment when supervisor is unavailable for consultation.
Physical ability to perform duties and ability to operate related equipment.
CRC required (criminal record check)
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.