Health and Wellness Support Worker

Westbank First Nation; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A self-governing First Nation in Kelowna seeks a Health and Wellness Support Worker to provide essential support services to vulnerable community members. Responsibilities include transportation for Health clients and program support to enhance community health. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours. Join a team dedicated to promoting health and wellness among the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including 3 weeks’ vacation

Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance

Municipal Pension Plan membership

Access to Big White Season Passes

Employee Recognition Program

Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience with vulnerable populations or in care settings.
• First Aid Certification is an asset.
• Food Safe Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for Health, Home Care, and Wellness clients.
• Support Health and Wellness programs and maintain vehicle fleet.
• Prepare and maintain accurate professional files, records, and reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Non-judgmental attitude

Crisis management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

WFN fosters a workplace environment that is diverse, inclusive, collaborative, healthy, and reflective of Syilx values and culture.

Westbank First Nation

Health and Wellness Support Worker

Full Time

Who We Are
Located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation (WFN) is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. WFN is dedicated to promoting a healthy and prosperous future to ensure its continued existence as a strong political, social and cultural community.

Westbank First Nation values Equality, Honesty and Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Sustainability, Understanding, Confidentiality and Efficiency.

About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Manager of Health, the Health and Wellness Support Worker will provide transportation for Health, Home Care and Wellness clients, and additionally provide transportation to and from Health and Wellness programming as required. The Health and Wellness Support Worker will provide additional support in maintaining the Health and Wellness fleet, delivery of supplies and items to community members, maintaining storage spaces, and supporting Health and Wellness programs. The Health and Wellness Support Worker will build strong relationships of trust, through modelling and engaging in traditional Syilx beliefs, values and practices, thus improving quality of life and reconnection to Syilx language and culture.

Want to know more? You will…

• Work collaboratively across the Health and Wellness (H&W) department to provide transportation and programming support designed to meet the needs, capabilities and interests of elderly, at- risk populations, encouraging and supporting engagement in healthy lifestyle programs and services
• Demonstrate healthy social and interpersonal skills, non-judgmental, accepting and supportive, ensuring clients feel heard, validated, emotionally and physically safe
• Prepare and maintains accurate professional files, records and reports as required
• Empower clients to engage in self-advocacy for their own crisis management and addictions recovery
• Maintain organization and control of the H&W storage rooms
• Maintain H&W vehicle fleet

Must Haves:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience, either through employment or volunteer work—especially with vulnerable populations, care settings, or vehicle-based support is preferred
• First Aid Certification an asset
• Food Safe Certification an asset
• Willingness to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends

Perks of Working at WFN:

• Competitive compensation package including 3 weeks’ vacation
• Extended Health Care (including Vision and Paramedical Services), Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Spending Account
• Municipal Pension Plan membership
• Access to Big White Season Passes (Summer & Winter)
• Employee Recognition Program
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development The median salary for this position is $54,336

This is a term position set to end on March 31, 2026

Application Details:
To review the full job description and to learn more about Westbank First Nation please visit our website at https://www.wfn.ca.

All applications must be submitted through our Employment Opportunities page. Ensure you attach your cover letter and resume. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

This opportunity will close at midnight on Sunday, August 10.