Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health; Invermere; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to join Invermere Home Support. You will assist with personal care, daily living activities, and home safety to promote client independence.

You’ll work with Nurses and LPNs to implement home health plans. Requirements include Grade 12, completion of a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker program, registration with BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker, and a valid BC driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker program.
• Active BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry number required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living for Home clients.
• Provide personal care and support to promote independence at home.
• Support home safety and daily living activities per care plan.
• Observe changes in client condition and report to care team.
• Collaborate with Nurses and LPNs in home health plans.
• Document care provided and participate in team rounds.

Skills

Home care

Daily living assistance

Personal care

Education

Grade 12

Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker program graduate

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 team at Invermere Home Support in Invermere, 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

Position Type

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.98) opportunity.

Shifts

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating from 07:00 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:30, 12:30 to 21:00 and 13:30 to 22:00 hours.

About this Location

The scenic community of Invermere is nestled in the valley between BC's Rocky and Purcell Mountain Ranges. As the economic hub of the Columbia Valley, Invermere boasts a healthy tourism industry, as well as activity in forestry, mining and agriculture. Invermere welcomes newcomers and visitors alike with an unforgettable hospitality and a broad spectrum of year-round recreational opportunities, including skiing, snowmobiling, white water rafting and golf.

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