Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our Castlegar Home Support team in Castlegar, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible, and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

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 for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

1. Employee & Family Assistance Program
2. Employer paid training/education opportunities
3. Generous Vacation Entitlement
4. Employer Paid Health Benefits
5. Municipal Pension Plan
6. Shift Premiums
7. Competitive wages

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:

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

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings rotating from:

1. 07:00 to 15:30
2. 07:00 to 11:30
3. 13:00 to 19:00
4. 13:00 to 17:30
5. 14:30 to 23:00
6. 13:00 to 21:30

About this Location
Castlegar is the friendly and growing community located in the scenic Columbia Valley where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet. Situated in the Rockies region of British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commercial activity in the area. The amicable climate and breathtaking scenery of Castlegar contribute to an enjoyable lifestyle with unlimited recreational activities year-round. Just a short distance from the town are championship golf courses, two world-class alpine ski resorts, and groomed cross-country ski trails.

Discover Castlegar here

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualifications

1. Grade 12
2. Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
3. BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry (please include your number)