Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Training opportunities

Generous vacation entitlement

Employer health benefits

Municipal pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health in Kelowna, BC seeks an experienced Community Health Worker to support home-based client care alongside Nurses and LPNs, helping clients maintain independence and stay at home. This role focuses on home care and coordination within a dynamic team.

As a relief part-time position, you will join a supportive team with scheduled night shifts (16:00–22:30) and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within Interior Health.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our team at May Bennett Centre in Kelowna, BC. If delivering patient-centred 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 Relief Part Time (0.61) opportunity until the return of the incumbent

Shifts of work will be scheduled nights rotating from 16:00 to 22:30 hours

About this Location

Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving city of Kelowna is situated on the eastern shores of Lake Okanagan in the south central region of British Columbia. It is the largest city in the area and boasts all of the amenities of a major centre including fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Wine tours, golfing, skiing, boating, swimming and camping are among the many recreational activities enjoyed by residents here in the Okanagan Valley.

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?