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Community Health Worker 2 (Multiple Openings) - (205613)

Island Health

Port McNeill

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

Yesterday

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Community Health Workers to join their dedicated team on Vancouver Island. This role involves providing essential personal care assistance to clients, promoting independence, and ensuring their well-being in a home setting. With multiple positions available, including full-time and part-time options, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality health care services. The organization offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place to grow your career in health care.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employer-paid benefits package

Municipal Pension Plan

4 weeks of vacation

Educational scholarships

Qualifications

Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program in health care.
Valid BC driver's license and current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

Provides personal care including dressing, bathing, and feeding clients.
Monitors clients' well-being and encourages independence.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment by performing household duties.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Medication Administration

Household Management

Client Monitoring

Communication Skills

Education

Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Island Health is hiring Community Health Workers to join our team on Vancouver Island. Multiple positions available, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary.

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.

What we offer

Competitive wages: $27.92 - $29.60 hourly
Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
Municipal Pension Plan
4 weeks of vacation with additional time accrued based on years of service and 13 statutory holidays are observed annually.
Educational scholarships

Your role and responsibilities

Provides personal care to clients, including dressing, bathing, skin and hair care, feeding, transfers, and other tasks as assigned. Performs delegated tasks such as medication administration, catheter care, suppositories, applying non-sterile dressings, and participating in prescribed exercise and mobilization routines, all following specific training.
Monitors clients' physiological, socio-cultural, and general well-being, reporting any concerns to the supervisor. Encourages independence and self-sufficiency for clients and their caregivers/family, regularly reporting on their condition and care needs.
Demonstrates household management methods, providing information on activities of daily living, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, and grocery shopping. Prepares and serves meals, including special diets, and assists or feeds clients as needed, in accordance with the Care Plan.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment by performing household duties like cleaning and laundry, as directed. Contributes to the development and delivery of client-centered Care Plans, documenting care provided and updating the supervisor on the client’s progress.
Ensures a safe working environment by following infection control procedures, removing hazards, reporting faulty equipment, accidents, injuries, and near misses, and adhering to safety protocols.

What you need to apply

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
Valid BC driver's license.
Current registration and in good standing with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

About Island Health

Island Health, a BC’s Top Employer for 2024, provides health and care services to more than 930,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River.

With more than 31,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists that make up our Medical Staff – as well as 1,500 volunteers and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

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A dedicated recruitment team is here to support you each step of the way. Apply now to start the conversation with us today and find your place at Island Health.

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