Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health Authority; Invermere; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opps

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Invermere, BC is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to join the Invermere Home Support team. You will provide home-based, patient-centered care to help clients maintain independence and well-being while supporting nurses and LPNs in a dynamic home care program.

This permanent part-time role offers day and evening shifts, focusing on compassionate care, safety, and collaboration within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living assistance in the home
• Household duties to maintain a safe, healthy environment
• Meal preparation following designated plans
• Mobility assistance and transfers
• Observing and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition
• Performing delegated tasks per training and procedures

Job description

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 transfersObserving and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition
• Performing delegated tasks according with training and procedures

This is a Permanent Part Time (0.98) opportunity.

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.

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?