Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Community Care Assistant in Powell River. You will provide essential home support services, assist clients with daily activities, and work closely with healthcare teams to ensure quality care. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience with dementia, geriatric, and palliative populations is an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide home support services to clients under supervision.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and report changes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to maximize client independence.

Skills

Client-Centered Care

Communication

Motivational Support

Education

Health Care Assistant Program

Job description

Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker)

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The salary range for this position is CAD $27.92/Hr. - CAD $29.60/Hr.

Come work as a Community Health Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Community Health Worker to join the Home Support team working in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Community Health Worker at Vancouver Coastal Health you will

• Work under the direction of the Supervisor/Coordinator/Manager or delegate to provide home support services to clients.
• Assist clients with varied levels of care, observe, and report significant changes in the client’s presentation.
• Collaborate with the health care team, clients and their caregivers to maximize independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Motivate, encourage, and involve clients in their care.
• Provide input and feedback in the care planning process to the health care team.
  
  
  

About Powell River, Bc

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program. Current/Active Registration with BC Community Health Worker and Care Aide Registry.
• Experience interacting with persons with dementia, geriatric and/or palliative population will be an asset.
• Must have Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as local area travel may be required unless specified in the posting.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of client-centered care and promoting independence.
• Demonstrates correct use of body-mechanics and knowledge of injury prevention.
• Knowledge and ability to operate mechanical lifts, following safe work procedures.
• Knowledge in workplace violence prevention including personal safety techniques.
• Knowledge of patient centered care with people with dementia.
• Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
• Basic technology literacy and ability to operate a computerized client care information system and cellular phone.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal, nonverbal, and written skills through a variety of communication methods (e.g. paper and/or electronic chart, telephone and in-person).
• Basic knowledge of self-care and motivational support.
• Demonstrated ability to apply culturally safe and competent care, including when working with Indigenous peoples.
• Ability to organize workload priorities within a team environment.
• Ability to take direction from the health care team and clients.
• Ability to perform home management skills (e.g. vacuuming, sweeping, preparing meals, etc.).
• Ability to motivate clients and encourage progression through therapeutic goals.
• Ability to respond effectively and appropriate in a workplace setting.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  
  
  

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  
  

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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