Community Health Worker 2

4 weeks ago

Port McNeill, Canada Vancouver Island Health Authority Full time
Community Health Worker 2 (Multiple Openings) - (205613)

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Work Area: Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement.

Shift Start Time/End Time: TBD

Days Off: As required

Vacancy Type: Regular CHW

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $27.92 - $29.60

Planned Start Date: Jan. 31 2025

CRC required: Yes

Job Description:

Island Health is hiring Community Health Workers to join our team on Vancouver Island. Multiple positions available, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary.

As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Community Health Worker provides personal care assistance and support to clients and their caregivers/families to promote and maximize independence in the home setting, including assistance with activities of daily living and delegated tasks, as directed and in accordance with established plans of care.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle and valid BC Driver's License.

What we offer:

- Up to a $20,000 signing bonus may be available for eligible candidates.
- Competitive wages: $27.92 - $29.60 hourly.
- Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan.
- 4 weeks of vacation with additional time accrued based on years of service and 13 statutory holidays are observed annually.
- Educational scholarships.

Your role and responsibilities:

- Provides personal care to clients, including dressing, bathing, skin and hair care, feeding, transfers, and other tasks as assigned. Performs delegated tasks such as medication administration, catheter care, suppositories, applying non-sterile dressings, and participating in prescribed exercise and mobilization routines, all following specific training.
- Monitors clients' physiological, socio-cultural, and general well-being, reporting any concerns to the supervisor. Encourages independence and self-sufficiency for clients and their caregivers/family, regularly reporting on their condition and care needs.
- Demonstrates household management methods, providing information on activities of daily living, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, and grocery shopping. Prepares and serves meals, including special diets, and assists or feeds clients as needed, in accordance with the Care Plan.
- Maintains a safe and healthy environment by performing household duties like cleaning and laundry, as directed. Contributes to the development and delivery of client-centered Care Plans, documenting care provided and updating the supervisor on the client's progress.
- Ensures a safe working environment by following infection control procedures, removing hazards, reporting faulty equipment, accidents, injuries, and near misses, and adhering to safety protocols.

What you need to apply:

- Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Food Safe Certificate.
- Valid BC driver's license.
- Current registration and in good standing with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

About Island Health:

Island Health, a BC's Top Employer for 2024, provides health and care services to more than 930,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River.

With more than 31,000 healthcare professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists that make up our Medical Staff – as well as 1,500 volunteers and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Apply Today:

A dedicated recruitment team is here to support you each step of the way. Apply now to start the conversation with us today and find your place at Island Health.

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