Caregiver Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Bella Coola, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

About the Role

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Community Care Assistant to join our team in Bella Coola, BC. As a Community Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing home support services to clients, working under the direction of the Supervisor/Coordinator/Manager or delegate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide home support services to clients, including assistance with daily living activities, observation, and reporting of significant changes in client presentation.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team, clients, and their caregivers to maximize independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
  • Motivate, encourage, and involve clients in their care, providing input and feedback in the care planning process.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, taking direction from the healthcare team and clients.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program.
  • Current/Active Registration with BC Community Health Worker and Care Aide Registry.
  • Experience interacting with persons with dementia, geriatric, and/or palliative population will be an asset.
  • Valid BC Driver's license and access to a vehicle, as local area travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of client-centered care and promoting independence.
  • Demonstrates correct use of body-mechanics and knowledge of injury prevention.
  • Knowledge and ability to operate mechanical lifts, following safe work procedures.
  • Knowledge in workplace violence prevention including personal safety techniques.
  • Knowledge of patient-centered care with people with dementia.
  • Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
  • Basic technology literacy and ability to operate a computerized client care information system and cellular phone.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in verbal, nonverbal, and written skills through a variety of communication methods.
  • Basic knowledge of self-care and motivational support.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply culturally safe and competent care, including when working with Indigenous peoples.
  • Ability to organize workload priorities within a team environment.
  • Ability to take direction from the healthcare team and clients.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and municipal pension plan.
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
  • Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We are committed to creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

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