Communty Health Worker Jobs

Interior Health is currently seeking a Community Health Worker to join our Invermere Home Support team in beautiful Invermere, B.C.
Are you dedicated to delivering patient-centered care? Are you looking for a flexible work schedule? If the answer is 'yes' then we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:

• Shift Premiums
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

About The Job
As a Community Health Worker, you will work as part of a dynamic team of Nurses and LPNs who support Community Clients’ independence and ability to stay at home. Community Health Workers provide home support services to clients, by assisting with personal care and daily living, while promoting maximum independence. Community Health Workers are key players in the home health care plan for each client.
Typical Duties Include

• Observing and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition
• Household duties related to maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Activities of daily personal care, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and oral hygiene
• Performing delegated tasks according with training and procedures
• Meal preparation in accordance with designated plans
• Assistance with mobility and transfers

This is a PERMANENT PART TIME (0.80 FTE) opportunity.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings; rotating from 08:00 to 15:30, 15:30 to 22:00 hours.
The successful applicant of a permanent posting will be eligible for our full comprehensive benefits plan including medical and dental coverage, group life and disability insurance, paid sick and vacation time and an excellent pension!
Please note that the Relocation Allowance Program could be offered for this position. Relocation allowance is applicable to qualified candidates, who are required to relocate more than 40 km from their current work location, as a result of recruitment to a permanent vacancy.
For people with certain health issues, age-related limitations or other disabilities, managing everyday tasks can be challenging. The support that we provide through the Home Support program enables clients to recover or simply remain at home rather than in a hospital or care facility – in many cases our visits can be the highlight of their day! If you are looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work while joining a great team, Invermere Home Support is the place for you. Apply today!
About this location/unit:
Invermere The scenic community of Invermere is nestled in the valley between BC's Rocky and Purcell Mountain Ranges. As the economic hub of the Columbia Valley, Invermere boasts a healthy tourism industry, as well as activity in forestry, mining and agriculture. Invermere welcomes newcomers and visitors alike with an unforgettable hospitality and a broad spectrum of year-round recreational opportunities, including skiing, snowmobiling, white water rafting and golf.
Employment Benefits
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:

• Pension Plan
• Medical Services Plan
• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Health Coverage
• Employer paid vacation
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by Interior Health

Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply Today!
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