Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker
Island Health • Victoria, Canada
Role Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 graduation, supplemented by post-secondary courses dealing with mental illness. Minimum two years recent related experience working with persons with mental disorders, including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Certificates in CPR and Food Safe. Must hold a valid BC Driver's Licence and if required, must be able to obtain a class 4 Driver's License. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff in the facility. Understanding of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, using a client-centered approach.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, and maintain required confidentiality.
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients and employ such rapport to enable clients to understand their illness and the rehabilitation pro...