Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker) (Vancouver Coastal Health)

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Health Care Assistant to join the Home Support team working in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Community Health Worker at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

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

About Powell River, Bc

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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
• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program.

Knowledge & Abilities

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

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. 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.

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• 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
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

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.

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