Pioneer Community Living Association is hiring
for several positions including: 

Mental Health Care Worker

The Program:

PCLA delivers residential psychosocial rehabilitation programs for adult individuals with mental illnesses. The focus is on promoting personal growth and self-reliance through life skills development within a community setting. Our houses are licensed as a registered mental health residential care facility under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Care, the Health Care Worker assists and supports residents with mental illness. This includes support with activities of daily living, meal preparation and working toward individual goals outlined in their Recovery Plan. This position requires the administration of medications, documentation and following programs, policies and procedures. 

Union: Hospital Employees Union
Salary and Benefits: From $27.92 to $29.60 per hour with a generous benefits package and Pension Plan (upon eligibility).

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of PSR principles and approaches including the practical application of harm reduction strategies in mental health and addictions.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation

• Mental Health Worker &/or PSR certificate or the equivalent of education and experience

• One year of recent related experience

• Proficiency with oral and written communication in English

• Strong interpersonal skills and communication

• Current Food Safe Certificate

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

• Recent Criminal Record Check
  

Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@pclaservices.ca.

Nurse (RN/RPN) 

Under the supervision and direction of the Manager of Care, the Nurse is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of life skill groups to prepare residents for independent living. The position provides direct nursing care, including administration of medications and processing of doctors’ orders. 

Qualifications include: 

• Graduation from recognized training in professional nursing with current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM). 

• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relations, exercise sound professional judgment, 

• Experience in group facilitation. Identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions. 

• CPR and First Aid Certificate 

• Work independently with a minimum of supervision 

• Proficiency with oral and written communication in English 

• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays. 

Opportunities are available at various PCLA locations in New Westminster, Burnaby, and Coquitlam. 

Please submit your resume with a cover letter to hr@pclaservices.ca.