Healthcare Support Worker

**Position Summary**:

- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another regulated healthcare professional, performs a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients and families in home settings in accordance with the established care plan and safety requirements.**GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM**:- This Program will involve participants completing the Health Care Assistant certification program at a post-secondary institution with tuition paid for by the Ministry of Health and participants paid a stipend for 37.5 hours per week while studying. The current stipend rate is $23.83 per hour.
- This program takes approximately 10.5 months to complete. Upon successful completion and registration with the BC Care Aide/Community Health Worker Registry, you will commence employment as a Community Health Worker (CHW) in Home Support, providing care to clients in their homes.
- You must have a personal laptop/computer and reliable internet connection as some classes may be done from home.**Some of the conditions required to enter the program are**:

- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and provide proof in the form of the BC Vaccine Card.
- **Must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Residency status in Canada.**:

- Completing a Criminal Record Check for working with children and vulnerable adults (CRC).
- Possess a valid BC Drivers License (only required for Home Support sector).
- Meeting the College admission requirements for the Health Care Assistant Program in a timely manner. Those accepted by the college first will stand a better chance of securing a seat.
- Signing a 12 month return of service (ROS) agreement. The ROS period commences upon becoming registered and starting in a Community Health Worker position.
- Signing the Heath Care Support Worker Certificate Program Waiver that allows the sharing of your relevant information with the post-secondary institution.
- Pass an English proficiency test within the last 24 months if English is your second language or you’ve been educated outside of Canada.
- Not be currently performing a Health Care Aide role and have not previously completed the HCA program in BC.

**During the Program**:

- You will be paid a stipend of $23.83 per hour for 37.5 hours per week, via Northern Health Payroll, funded by the Ministry of Health. This stipend is non-pensionable and does not attract seniority accruals.
- The program may be a combination of on-line and face to face, in class learning.
- The theory portion of the program will be Monday to Friday. Clinicals and Practicum/Preceptorship portions will be varied shift days and times, including weekends and nights.
- Travel and overnight stays may be required for class, labs or clinical placements. Some associated costs may be covered by the program.

**Following Successful Completion of this Heath Career Access Program**:

- The term of your Health Care Support Worker position will be deemed to have ended
- No requirement by Northern Health for displacement or layoff rights under the Collective Agreement

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.

**Comments**:
Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada and provide proof of COVID vaccinations in the form of the BC Vaccine Card.

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

**Competition #**:
05589818

**Employee Type**:
CASUAL

**Bargaining Unit**:
BCGEU

**Facility**:
KITIMAT GENERAL HOSPITAL

**Location**:
Kitimat

**Department**:
KIO HOME SUPPORT WORKERS

**Reports To**:
MANAGER

**Hourly Wage**:
$23.83

**Close Date**:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED