Healthcare Support Worker

**Competition #**:

- 05584841**Employee Type**:

- CASUAL**Bargaining Unit**:

- HEU**Facility**:

- MACKENZIE & DIST HOSP COM**Department**:

- MCK COMBINED MED/SURG**Reports To**:

- MANAGER OR DESIGNATE**Hourly Wage**:

- $23.83**Close Date**:

- OPEN UNTIL FILLED**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.

**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, residents, families, and/or visitors in long term care, assisted living and 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 $22.32 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 Care Aide/Community Health Worker (CHW) in either the Long Term Care, Assisted Living or Home Support sector. (Placement will depend on employer need and seat availability).**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 $22.32 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.

**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.
- All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT