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Life Skills Worker

Life Skills Worker

Interior Health Authority • Kelowna
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description
We are currently seeking a casual Life Skills Worker to join our team at the Cara Centre in Kelowna, B.C.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Balanced lifestyle

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals living with complex and persistent mental health challenges in a structured and therapeutic environment. This person will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide consistent, recovery-focused support that promotes client independence, dignity, and wellness. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong observation and communication skills, the ability to model appropriate behaviours, and a commitment to fostering skill development in areas such as daily living, problem-solving, and social interaction. Experience working in a tertiary or hospital-based mental health setting, along with a solid understanding of trauma-informed care and behavioural management techniques, will be key assets in this role.

What will you work on?

Life Skills Workers play an important role in care. They plan, observe, monitor and report on clients’ progress and level of acceptance to services and support.

They assist clients with activities associated with daily living and work to demonstrate and model appropriate behaviors related to problem solving and decision making. Life Skills Workers provide structured support to help develop and maintain life skills related to:

• time management;
• money management, budgeting skills, how to access funds and other forms of available assistance;
• organization and interpersonal communication;
• personal care (e.g.: hygiene, routine);
• household management (e.g.: laundry, cleaning);
• menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation
• community access (e.g.: public transportation)

Scheduling Information:

Shifts of work are days, evenings and nights; shift times are from 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

About this location/unit

Cara Centre is an 11-bed mental health facility operating in the community. This facility is for individuals who have a mental illness or psychiatric concerns and are interested in working on personal wellness, community integration, and achieving desired quality of life. Cara Centre provides private room accommodation, communal living areas and a supportive lifestyle where clients can participate in cooking, cleaning, shopping and social activities. Admission is open to male and females aged 19+ and is by referral only.

How will you create an impact?

By joining our IH team, you'll have the platform to leverage your skills and expertise for meaningful impact both professionally and personally. Your contributions will not only shape the future of our organization but also enrich the community, leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the confines of the workplace.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you have education in mental health and experience with clients who have serious and persistent mental illness, apply today!
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