Community Health Worker 2

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Canada; On-site; CAD 38,462 - 40,776; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization in Canada is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide personal care assistance and support to clients and their families. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications such as Home Support or Health Care Assistant and possess strong communication skills. This role involves promoting independence in home settings and may require travel between sites using a personal vehicle. The position is casual with an hourly pay range of $27.92 to $29.60.

Qualifications

• Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance and support to clients and their caregivers/families.
• Promote and maximize independence in the home setting.
• Assist with activities of daily living and delegated tasks as directed.

Skills

Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively

Physically able to perform the duties of the job

Education

Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.92 - $29.60

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team the Community Health Worker provides personal care assistance and support to clients and their caregivers/families to promote and maximize independence in the home setting, including assistance with activities of daily living and delegated tasks, as directed and in accordance with established plans of care.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and Valid BC Driver's License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe Certificate; and valid BC driver's license.

Current registration and in good standing with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the job.