Community Health Worker

3 months ago

Campbell River, Canada Island Health Full time

Are you passionate about helping others, empathetic, and eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? Are you ready for an exciting new career opportunity that takes your skills to the next level? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

In partnership with the Ministry of Health, Island Health is offering a life-changing career path through the Health Career Access Program (HCAP). This program allows you to gain paid employment as a Health Care Support Worker while receiving the training and education necessary to become a registered Health Care Aide.

**What We Offer**:

- **Hands-on Experience**: Start working immediately in your community as a Health Care Support Worker while you attend post-secondary training.
- **Financial Support**: We cover your tuition, textbooks, and training costs.
- **Career Growth**: Become a certified Health Care Aide through comprehensive education and practical experience.

**Opportunities Available Across Vancouver Island**: We have positions available in in various locations including Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Comox, Duncan, Port McNeill, and more.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 10 education (including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency)
- Ability to meet college entrance requirements
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle

**About Island Health**: Island Health provides comprehensive health and care services to over 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea, and the Johnstone Strait, as well as mainland communities north of Powell River. Our team of more than 30,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists, along with 1,000 volunteers, deliver a broad range of services from public health to acute hospital care.

We are committed to innovation, teaching, research, and providing superior healthcare. Island Health fosters an inclusive environment that embraces diversity, cultural safety, and humility, addressing Indigenous-specific racism and systemic racism.

**Important Note**: These positions are being offered through the Health Career Access Program (HCAP). This program requires you to be a permanent resident of Canada. The program requires a minimum Grade 10 English if educated in Canada. If a permanent resident you will need a recent recognized English Assessment (IELTS or CLBPT) or English Proficiency results. Please be aware that this is a full time, 24/7 commitment for 24 months between working and or going to school. You will be required to work all shifts which could be days/evenings or nights, between Monday through Sundays.

Pay: From $24.80 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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