Community Health Worker Ii

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.92 - $29.60 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
We are currently looking to fill a** Relief Part Time** opportunity for a **Community Health Worker in Home Support** Located **In the Tri-cities,** BC**. This position is available until September 2025 or until Return of Incumbent.

**Come work with us**

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview: Assists clients with the activities of daily living to promote maximum independence; provides personal care, housekeeping and home management activities; performs delegated duties in accordance with Home Health and Home Support guidelines, policies and procedures. Responsibilities:

- Assists clients and families in establishing and maintaining self-sufficiency and independence by following an established care plan.
- Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, grooming, oral hygiene and mobilization; performs delegated tasks for which transfer of function training has been completed such as catheter care or implementing established exercise routines.
- Performs housekeeping tasks, as per the care plan, including cleaning, laundry, mopping and sweeping to maintain a healthy, safe environment in the home.
- Works as a team member with professional staff; reports any unsafe conditions and/or changes in a client's condition/behaviour and/or living arrangements to appropriate staff.
- Demonstrates methods and provides basic information to clients in relation to personal care, housekeeping and home management activities, in accordance with established care plans.
- Follows care plan related to meal preparation instructions including setting up, preparing and serving meals; monitors and records client's food intake.
- Observes the behaviour, appearance and condition of family members and/or other individuals who maintain safe and supportive care of those clients in their own home; reports changes in the support system to the appropriate professional.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of information gained as a result of the employment relationship; exchange of information cannot occur without the authorization of the manager, Home Health/Support or designate.
- Participates in quality improvement activities by maintaining current knowledge and compliance with all Home Health and Home Support guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Completes and maintains related records and documentation, as per established policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Participates and attends various in-services and staff development meetings, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications**:Education and Experience**
Grade 12, plus a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
**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
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients