Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; 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 in Vernon, BC seeks an experienced Community Health Worker to join a dynamic team delivering patient-centered home care. The role supports client independence, assisting with daily living and personal care in a home setting.

Multiple Relief Part-time opportunities are available, with FTEs ranging from 0.63 to 0.87. The position emphasizes flexibility, teamwork with nurses and LPNs, and a commitment to well-being and inclusive care within the Interior Health region.

Responsibilities

• Providing home support services to clients, assisting with personal care and daily living.
• Promoting maximum independence within the home health care plan.
• Observing and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition.
• Performing delegated tasks according to training and procedures.

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our team in Vernon, 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.

There are multiple Relief Part-time opportunities available, with FTEs ranging from 0.63 to 0.87.

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

About this Location

Vernon is where lakeside charm, local legends, and adventure collide. With 301 days of sunshine, pristine lakes, endless forests, and a trail system that’s earned us the title of Trails Capital of BC, it’s an outdoor lover’s paradise. But that’s not all- Vernon is a place of vibrant community, fertile vineyards, and fascinating people, always ready for fun, inspiration, or a good story. Whether you’re hiking, biking, or simply soaking in the beauty, there’s no shortage of unforgettable moments here.

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?