COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER II

Northern Health; Hazelton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indigenous benefits

Health & dental benefits

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expenses

Referral program

Training & development

Outdoor activities & short commutes

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Northern Health invites applications for a Home Support Attendant/Resident Care Aide to support clients in community settings. The role emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and independent home-based assistance.

You will coordinate with care teams and family to maintain client well-being and daily living activities. Candidates must have BC Care Aide Registry registration, CPR/First Aid, a Class 5 license, and access to a personal vehicle; benefits and relocation support are provided where

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry.
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid and Food Safe.
• Use of personal vehicle.
• Or equivalent combination of current education, training and experience.

Skills

Physical ability

Rapport with clients

Observe changes in clients

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Prioritize work

Operate related equipment

Home management skills

Education

Graduate of Home Support Attendant/Resident Care Aid Program

Equivalent education/training/experience

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Food Safe certification

Job description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want a career with an organization that is one of the best places to work in British Columbia? Helping people stay in the home they love is Northern Health’s commitment; make it yours as well.

Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized Home Support Attendant/ Resident Care Aid Program
• Registration with the BC Care Aid & Community Health Worker Registry.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License.
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid and Food Safe.
• Use of personal vehicle.
• Or equivalent combination of current education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clients, family, and care team.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Home management skills.

Where you will be working:

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through The Hazeltons

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.