·         Health Care Support Worker (combined Community Mental Health Worker/Resident Care Aide Attendant) Certificate from a recognized institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience in mental health support and resident care.

·         Current First Aid/CPR Certificates required.

·         Non-violent Crisis Intervention course preferred.

·         Food Safe 1 preferred.

·         Class 4 BC Driver’s License preferred

·         Knowledge of mental health recovery principles and approaches to care.

·         Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing..

·         Ability to operate related equipment. Knowledge of computer programs including MS windows environment, MS Outlook, and Word.

·         Ability to assist in developing, implementing and evaluating programs. 

·         Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in care planning.   

§         Ability to foster a working environment of collaboration, skill, collegiality, and enthusiasm.

·         Demonstrable understanding of mental illness and subsequent stigma.

·         Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position such as capabilities which are compatible with walking, stopping, bending, and lifting heavy residents using effective and safe body mechanics.