Robin’s Pharmacy & Wellness Centre is a mental health site that is located in one of Vancouver’s most eclectic and culturally diverse neighborhoods. Working at Robin’s Pharmacy requires a community-minded approach to servicing patients, while always upholding a high standard of pharmacy professionalism. Our casual yet professional atmosphere reflects the nature of the patients we serve. We know most of our patients by name and provide a more traditional independent style of community pharmacy to a diverse demographic of patients. Our key focus is on mental health treatment and associated care, though we service patients with all types of healthcare needs.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate Community Mental Health Worker to provide care for mental health and addictions patients as well as the community East Vancouver. The successful candidate should be highly motivated to provide care and support for a vulnerable population that allows them to stay in their community.
The successful candidate will have a valid BC Driver’s license. You will be provided with a company vehicle to perform your responsibilities; however, in the circumstances where a personal vehicle may be required (vehicle maintenance, repairs, etc.), you will be reimbursed mileage based on CRA regulations.
What we offer our employees:
- Employee perks with Perkopolis Membership that includes discounts for flights, hotels, entertainment, shopping, automotive and much more
- Company vehicle and phone with data to use for shifts
We are looking for a Community Mental Health Worker with the following qualities:
- Patience, compassion and strong listening skills
- Clear communication and a positive attitude
- Excellent time management capabilities, flexibility and ability to work independently
- Patient focused including going above and beyond to make positive contributions to the community in a healthcare setting
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Friendly and courteous demeanor
- Team-work focused
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Daily delivering, administration and witnessing of medications for patients around Vancouver in their own home, vehicle is provided
- Monitoring, recording, and reporting any changes in patient mental health to the program coordinator, to prevent relapse, decompensation
- Ability to cope with occasional difficult behaviour
- Ability to follow a set route and visit clients in the time frame allotted
- Ability to communicate with team members and manager effectively
Education and Experience:
- Experience in the mental health field is ideal but not necessary
- Impeccable communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills; our team is crucial to our success
- Valid BC class 5 driver’s license is required when using company vehicles.
Schedule & Compensation:
- Schedule - Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm-10:30pm
- May be asked to work additional shifts for coverage if required
- $18.00 per hour to start
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Please include your email address in your application.
Robin’s Pharmacy is committed to hiring the right person without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or marital status. All employment decisions at Robin’s Pharmacy are based on company needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing date would be as soon as possible pending the hire of a suitable candidate.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Evening shift
Application question(s):
- Please list a few dates that you would be available for an interview via Zoom.
Licence/Certification:
- BC Class 5 Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person