Community Health Worker 2

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; Presencial; CAD 41 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide personal care assistance in home settings, supporting independence for clients and families. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement plans of care and assist with daily living activities, with travel between multiple sites as a regular requirement.

Valid BC Driver's License and a Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate are required, plus registration with

Qualificações

• Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program.
• Food Safe Certificate and valid BC driver's license.
• Current registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Responsabilidades

• As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, provide personal care assistance and support to clients and caregivers to promote independence.
• Assist with activities of daily living and delegated tasks per established plans of care.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required and transportation may be via personal vehicle.

Conhecimentos

Independence

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Formação académica

Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

BC Driver's License

Current BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

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

Shift Start Time/End Time

1100-1630

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular CHW

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$29.76 - $31.64

Paid FTE

0.5

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

40

Planned Start Date

Aug. 5 2026

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.