Community Health Worker 2 (Part Time)

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Community Health Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Home Support department.

In accordance with the established vision, values, and strategic direction of the organization, the Community Health Worker II, as part of an interprofessional health care team, and under the direction of the Team Lead or designated clinical leader, provides home support services to clients in accordance with a pre-established care plan. Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, planning and preparing meals while promoting maximum independence. Performs delegated tasks for which delegation of tasks training has been completed. A key component of this job is to ensure the well-being of individuals and families and to promote independent living while in the community.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings, 07:00 to 15:33, 13:00 to 22:03 (Rotating)

Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021) and serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small-town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid and Food Safe.
• Graduation from a recognized Home Support Attendant/ Resident Care Aid Program
• Use of personal vehicle.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Or equivalent combination of current education, training, and experience.
• Registration with the BC Care Aid & Community Health Worker Registry.
• Employee referral program
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clients, family, and care team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Home management skills.

Who We Are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.