Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker)

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

20h • CA$30 - CA$32 • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Community Care Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Community Health Worker to join the Home Support Worker Team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! Community Health Workers are a core part of our communities as caregivers and make a significant impact on the quality of life of their clients and patients. We reimburse mileage between client visits, ferry travel cost (if applicable) and difference between “To and From work” and “Business” class insurance coverage.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience interacting with persons with dementia, geriatric and/or palliative population will be an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Ferry travel cost reimbursement (if applicable)
• Reimbursement for the difference between “To and From work” and “Business” class insurance coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree