Community Health Worker Ii

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

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Detailed Overview

Assists clients with the activities of daily living to promote maximum independence; provides personal care, housekeeping and home management activities; performs delegated duties in accordance with Home Health and Home Support guidelines, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works as a team member with professional staff; reports any unsafe conditions and/or changes in a client's condition/behaviour and/or living arrangements to appropriate staff.
• Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, grooming, oral hygiene and mobilization; performs delegated tasks for which transfer of function training has been completed such as catheter care or implementing established exercise routines.
• Performs housekeeping tasks, as per the care plan, including cleaning, laundry, mopping and sweeping to maintain a healthy, safe environment in the home.
• Follows care plan related to meal preparation instructions including setting up, preparing and serving meals; monitors and records client's food intake.
• Participates in quality improvement activities by maintaining current knowledge and compliance with all Home Health and Home Support guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Assists clients and families in establishing and maintaining self-sufficiency and independence by following an established care plan.
• Demonstrates methods and provides basic information to clients in relation to personal care, housekeeping and home management activities, in accordance with established care plans.
• Participates and attends various in-services and staff development meetings, as required.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information gained as a result of the employment relationship; exchange of information cannot occur without the authorization of the manager, Home Health/Support or designate.
• Observes the behaviour, appearance and condition of family members and/or other individuals who maintain safe and supportive care of those clients in their own home; reports changes in the support system to the appropriate professional.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation, as per established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12, plus a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Home management skills
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
• Ability to organize and prioritize

Salary range

The salary range for this position is CAD $26.30/Hr. - $28.74/Hr. / hour