Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker) - Whistler/Pemberton

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Job Details

Part Time

Location

Whistler, BC Pemberton, BC

Salary

dollar sign 27.920 to 29.600 per hour

Job Description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $27.92/Hr. - CAD $29.60/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Community Care Assistant (CHW) for Vancouver Coastal Health!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Community Health Worker to join the Home Support Team in Whistler/Pemberton, BC. Apply today to join our team! Community Health Workers are a core part of our communities as caregivers and make a significant impact on the quality of life of their clients and patients. We reimburse mileage between client visits, ferry travel cost (if applicable) and difference between “To and From work” and “Business” class insurance coverage.

As a Community Care Assistant at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Work under the direction of the Supervisor/Coordinator/Manager or delegate to provide home support services to clients.
Assist clients with varied levels of care, observe, and report significant changes in the client’s presentation.
Collaborate with the health care 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.
Provide input and feedback in the care planning process to the health care team.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

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.
Must have Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as local area travel may be required unless specified in the posting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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 (e.g. paper and/or electronic chart, telephone and in-person).
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 health care team and clients.
Ability to perform home management skills (e.g. vacuuming, sweeping, preparing meals, etc.).
Ability to motivate clients and encourage progression through therapeutic goals.
Ability to respond effectively and appropriate in a workplace setting.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in 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.

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 counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is one of five regional health authorities that work under the Ministry of Health together, with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), to provide high-quality, appropriate and timely health services to British Columbians. VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering care to more than one million B.C. residents living in Vancouver, the North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care across the full continuum in areas including public health, primary care, acute services, community-based long-term care and home health, mental health, substance use, and research. We are an organization fully committed to supporting healthy lives in healthy communities with the robust resources of more than 27,000 staff, 3,200 medical staff, 13 hospitals, 55 long-term care and assisted living sites, a number of urgent primary care centres, and 17 community health centres.