Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker)

Come work as a Community Care Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Community Health Worker to join the Home Support Team in North Vancouver, 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:

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

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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program.
• Experience interacting with persons with dementia, geriatric and/or palliative population will be an asset.
• Current/Active Registration with BC Community Health Worker and Care Aide Registry.
• 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 & Abilities

• Ability to motivate clients and encourage progression through therapeutic goals.
• Knowledge and ability to operate mechanical lifts, following safe work procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to apply culturally safe and competent care, including when working with Indigenous peoples.
• Ability to perform home management skills (e.g. vacuuming, sweeping, preparing meals, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
• Knowledge of patient centered care with people with dementia.
• 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).
• Ability to organize workload priorities within a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of client-centered care and promoting independence.
• Knowledge in workplace violence prevention including personal safety techniques.
• Ability to take direction from the health care team and clients.
• Basic knowledge of self-care and motivational support.
• Demonstrates correct use of body-mechanics and knowledge of injury prevention.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Basic technology literacy and ability to operate a computerized client care information system and cellular phone.
• Ability to respond effectively and appropriate in a workplace setting.