Community Health Worker II, Home Health. Regional Casual Posting

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 38,462 - 40,776; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Generous vacation time

Benefit portability

Immediate pension enrollment

Maternity top-up

TransLink pass subsidy

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking Casual Health Care Assistants across various locations in Metro Vancouver. The role involves assisting clients with daily living activities and providing personal care. Candidates are required to have Grade 12 and a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid health coverage and generous vacation time. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle are necessary. Apply to join a dedicated health care team.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Provide personal care and perform delegated tasks.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients.
• Report any changes in client status to appropriate staff.

Skills

Home management skills

Physical ability

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to observe changes

Education

Grade 12 and Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals interested in current and future Casual opportunities working as a Health Care Assistant in the following locations:

• Abbotsford
• Burnaby
• Chilliwack
• Langley
• Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
• Mission
• New Westminster
• Tricities
• White Rock
• Surrey

Please indicate on your application which geographic locations you are interested in working in.

We will require you to have completed Grade 10, plus a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License that allows you to drive independently and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Additional employee discounts and perks available

Eligibility based on employment status

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Detailed Overview

Assists clients with the activities of daily living to promote maximum independence; provides personal care, housekeeping and home management activities; performs delegated duties in accordance with Home Health and Home Support guidelines, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Assists clients and families in establishing and maintaining self-sufficiency and independence by following an established care plan.
2. Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, grooming, oral hygiene and mobilization; performs delegated tasks for which transfer of function training has been completed such as catheter care or implementing established exercise routines.
3. Performs housekeeping tasks, as per the care plan, including cleaning, laundry, mopping and sweeping to maintain a healthy, safe environment in the home.
4. Works as a team member with professional staff; reports any unsafe conditions and/or changes in a client\'s condition/behaviour and/or living arrangements to appropriate staff.
5. Demonstrates methods and provides basic information to clients in relation to personal care, housekeeping and home management activities, in accordance with established care plans.
6. Follows care plan related to meal preparation instructions including setting up, preparing and serving meals; monitors and records client\'s food intake.
7. Observes the behaviour, appearance and condition of family members and/or other individuals who maintain safe and supportive care of those clients in their own home; reports changes in the support system to the appropriate professional.
8. Maintains strict confidentiality of information gained as a result of the employment relationship; exchange of information cannot occur without the authorization of the manager, Home Health/Support or designate.
9. Participates in quality improvement activities by maintaining current knowledge and compliance with all Home Health and Home Support guidelines, policies and procedures.
10. Completes and maintains related records and documentation, as per established policies, procedures and guidelines.
11. Participates and attends various in-services and staff development meetings, as required.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Grade 12, plus a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver\'s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Home management skills
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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