Home Attendant/community Health Worker 1

Why Fraser Health?:
Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role? Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

**Position Highlights**:
We have an exciting
**Temporary Part Time** opportunity for a
**Home Attendant/Community Health Worker 1** in our Home Support Services Department located in
**Burnaby, BC**.

Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

**Valued Benefits**:
A career at Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and exciting health care environment.

Detailed Overview:
As part of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Community Health Worker 1 supports client independence and promotes a safe work environment by providing assistance with various housekeeping duties and activities outlined in the care plan. Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of FH in accordance with the service assignment and require the use of a personal vehicle and Valid BC Driver's License.

**Responsibilities**:

- Observes clients and their environments, and reports behavioural, physical, and/or cognitive changes as well as unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Participates in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, committees and in-services, and maintains up-to-date knowledge through involvement in appropriate work-related continuing education, as required by Fraser Health.
- Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as communication books and progress reports.

As per care plan:

- Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, laundry, bed linen changes and emptying garbage.
- Plans, prepares, and serves meals; provides assistance with clean up after meals.
- Assists with ordering and receiving groceries.
- Supports set up and clean up pre and post personal care performed by Community Health Worker 2 or caregiver, by performing duties such as ensuring towels, soap, etc. are readily available for bathing.
- Promotes a safe and healthy working environment by observing routine precautions and infection control procedures, removing obvious hazards related to safety, reporting faulty equipment, accidents, injuries and near misses, and adhering to rules regarding safety.
- Demonstrates methods and provides basic information to clients in relation to housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, leisure activities etc.
- Provides short-term respite in the home, by performing duties such as sitting, socializing and engaging with clients in therapeutic activities (Strategies & Actions for Independent Living/SAIL exercises)
- Provides companionship by performing home based leisure activities with the client, such as engaging in conversation, reading with/or to the client, playing board games and/or card games.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the parameters of the Home Support Guidelines.

Qualifications:
**Education and Experience**
- Grade 12.
- Class V BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle with appropriate business insurance coverage.
- FoodSafe.
- Recent, related experience of three months.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Or other Qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Home management skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
- Ability to operate related equipment and technology (iPhones, computers).
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.