Community Health Worker

1 week ago


Merritt, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Interior Health is currently seeking a

Community Health Worker to join our team at the

Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre in beautiful

Merritt, B.C.
Are you dedicated to delivering patient-centered care? Are you looking for a flexible work schedule? If the answer is 'yes' then we want to hear from you

Who We Are:


Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.


About the Job:


As a Community Health Worker, you will work as part of a dynamic team of Nurses and LPNs who support Community Clients' independence and ability to stay at home.

Community Health Workers provide home support services to clients, by assisting with personal care and daily living, while promoting maximum independence.

Community Health Workers are key players in the home health care plan for each client.

Typical duties include:

  • Activities of daily personal care, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and oral hygiene
  • Household duties related to maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home
  • Meal preparation in accordance with designated plans
  • Assistance with mobility and transfers
  • Observing and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition
  • Performing delegated tasks according with training and procedures
This is a


Many new employees start out in casual or temporary positions before being successful on a permanent position and having a long and rewarding career with Interior Health.


Shifts of work are days and evenings from 07:00 to 11:00, 07:00 to 14:30, 14:30 to 22:00, 16:00 to 21:30 hours.


About this location/unit:


Merritt's rolling hills, sparkling lakes and over 2,030 hours of sunshine every year is a haven for four-season outdoor recreation.

Merritt enjoys a steady influx of people relocating from urban areas attracted to the quality of life, low housing costs, accessibility to services and excellent recreational opportunities.

Merritt is located on the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) at the junction with Highway 8, 120 kms northeast of Hope and 87 kms southwest of Kamloops.


Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

See why Interior Health is a Top 100 BC Employer

  • Grade 1
  • Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
  • BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry (please include your number)
  • Current valid BC Drivers' License and use of a reliable vehicle
*Along with a copy of your CV (or resume) please provide a copy of your certificate.*

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