Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health; Crawford Bay; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid training

Generous vacation entitlement

Competitive wages

Employer paid health benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift premiums

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Community Health Worker for the East Shore Health Centre in Crawford Bay, BC. This role involves providing essential home support and personal care services to clients, enabling them to maintain independence at home.

The position offers a variety of employee benefits, including health benefits and training opportunities. This is a Casual opportunity, with work hours ranging from 0 to 37.5 hours per week depending on need.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from a recognized Home Support Worker Program.
• Registered with BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily personal care activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy home environment.
• Prepare meals according to designated plans.
• Help with client mobility and transfers.
• Observe and report changes in client conditions.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Observing changes

Mobility assistance

Meal preparation

Education

Grade 12

Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program

Job description

Position Summary

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!

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