Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is looking for an experienced Community Health Worker in Kamloops, BC. This role is part-time and focuses on providing essential home support services to encourage client independence.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, maintaining safe living conditions, and preparing meals. We offer a competitive wage, health benefits, and a supportive work environment. Join us and make a difference in the lives of clients in the community!

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Graduated from a recognized Home Support Worker program or equivalent experience.
• Must be registered with BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry.
• Valid BC Driver's License and reliable vehicle needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient-centered care

Personal care assistance

Reporting and observation

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 Sahali Mall in Kamloops, 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

• 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 Relief Part Time (0.55) opportunity until the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days rotating from 06:45 to 11:15 hours.

About this Location

Kamloops is located in a scenic valley in BC’s Thompson Okanagan Region at the junction of the North and South Thompson Rivers. It is British Columbia’s third largest city. Residents of this dynamic and growing community enjoy a unique combination of urban amenities and stunning natural surroundings. Kamloops boasts a Wild West history that includes the fur trade, the gold rush, and cattle ranching. Recreational amenities include everything from an art gallery and museum to several golf courses and numerous parks. Fishing, water sports, skiing, and mountain biking are among the numerous leisure pursuits enjoyed by residents.

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?

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