Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health Authority; Crawford Bay; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Crawford Bay (Nelson), BC, seeks a Community Health Worker to support home-based care and maintain client independence. You will be part of a team with nurses and LPNs to deliver patient-centered home health services.

The role is casual, with hours as needed (0-37.5 per week). Apply to join a supportive, community-oriented employer offering benefits and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily personal care tasks and support daily living activities.
• Assist with mobility and transfers.
• Maintain a safe home environment and assist with meal preparation as per plans.
• Observe and report changes in client condition and behavior.
• Collaborate with nurses and LPNs on home health care plans.

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our team at East Shore Health Centre in Crawford Bay (Nelson), 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 Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

About this Location

Crawford Bay is a community of approximately 350 people, situated in the Purcell Mountain Range on the eastern shore of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia's West Kootenay region. Renowned for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, artisan community, and welcoming rural lifestyle, Crawford Bay offers an exceptional place to live, work, and enjoy all that the Kootenays have to offer.

Come join our team and see why we're one of 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?