Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health Authority; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is looking for a dedicated Community Health Worker to join our Home Support team in Castlegar, BC. You will deliver patient-centered care while assisting clients with personal care, household duties, and daily living activities.

This is a Permanent Part Time opportunity with a rotating schedule. Interior Health offers competitive wages, health benefits, and employee assistance programs for eligible positions, promoting a balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Community Health Worker or in a similar role.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to observe and report changes in clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment at clients' homes.
• Prepare meals according to clients' plans.
• Assist clients with mobility and transfers.
• Observe and report changes in client behavior and condition.

Job description

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?