Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Community Health Worker for our team in Castlegar, BC. This role involves assisting clients with personal care and daily living activities, promoting their independence at home.

Offering a variety of employee benefits, this permanent part-time opportunity features a rotating schedule. Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, completion of a recognized care aide program, and hold a valid BC Drivers’ License.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Grade 12.
• Must have graduated from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program or equivalent.
• Must have valid BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry.
• Must hold a current valid BC Drivers’ License and have a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily personal care activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy home environment.
• Prepare meals according to designated plans.
• Assist with client mobility and transfers.
• Observe and report changes in client behaviour and condition.
• Perform delegated tasks as per training.

Education

Grade 12

Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program

BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our Castlegar Home Support team in Castlegar, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job

As a Community Health Worker, you will work as part of a dynamic team of Nurses and LPNs who support Community Clients’ independence and ability to stay at home. Community Health Workers provide home support services to clients, by assisting with personal care and daily living, while promoting maximum independence. Community Health Workers are key players in the home health care plan for each client.

Typical duties include:

• Activities of daily personal care, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and oral hygiene
• Household duties related to maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Meal preparation in accordance with designated plans
• Assistance with mobility and transfers
• Observing and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition
• Performing delegated tasks according with training and procedures

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.55) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings rotating from 07:00 to 11:30, 13:00 to 17:30 hours. This is a 5 on 3 off rotating schedule.

About this Location

Castlegar The friendly and growing community of Castlegar is located in the scenic Columbia Valley where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet. Situated in the Rockies region of British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commercial activity in the area. The amicable climate and breathtaking scenery of Castlegar contribute to an enjoyable lifestyle with unlimited recreational activities year round. Just a short distance from the town are championship golf courses, two world-class alpine ski resorts and groomed cross-country ski trails.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Qualfications

• Grade 12
• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
• BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry (please include your number)
• Current valid BC Drivers’ License and use of a reliable vehicle

*Along with a copy of your CV (or resume) please provide a copy of your certificate*