Position Summary

Interior Health is currently seeking a Community Health Worker to join our team at the Kiro Wellness Centre in beautiful Trail, 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:

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

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

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements may vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights; with shift times between 07:00 to 23:00 hours.

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, Kiro Wellness Centre is the place for you. Apply today!

About this location/unit:

Trail Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It is a special place with affordable real estate, outstanding recreational facilities and an abundance of outdoor activities. Nestled in the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges; Greater Trail is a four-season destination, offering an abundance of recreational activities. Conveniences like golfing, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking and first-class recreational facilities make Trail “BC’s Number One Sports Town”. Breathtaking vistas, active arts and culture community, and a variety of service clubs and organizations make Trail one of the most desirable communities in the Kootenay Boundary Region. For residents and visitors alike, Trail offers outstanding opportunities for living life well and to the fullest. The culture of volunteerism is abundant and is evident by the many events and projects the community gets involved in.

Employment Benefits:

We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career: • Employer paid vacation • Insurance premiums 100% paid by Interior Health • Medical Services Plan • Extended Health Coverage • Dental Health Coverage • Pension Plan

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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Qualifications

Grade 12 • Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience • BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry (please include your number) • Current valid BC Drivers’ License and use of a reliable vehicle

Along with a copy of your CV (or resume) please provide a copy of your certificate.

Comments Effective April 1, 2023 - rate is $26.30-$28.74 per hour.

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.

Competition #: 01561686

Employee Type: CASUAL

Bargaining Unit: UFCW

Facility: KIRO WELLNESS CENTRE

Location: Trail

Department: TRC HOME SUPPORT WORKERS

Reports To: HOME SUPPORT SUPERVISOR/MANAGER

Hourly Wage: $23.27 - $25.45

Close Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT