Community Health Worker

Position Summary Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today Interior Health is currently seeking MULTIPLE Community Health Workers to join our team at the Shuswap Community Care Health Services in beautiful Salmon Arm, 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 Effective April 1, 2024, the hourly wage will be $27.92 to $29.60 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 There are MULTIPLE PERMANENT PART-TIME opportunities available. Shifts of work will be scheduled on days, evenings, nights on rotational basis. About this location/unit: The town of Salmon Arm is located in the heart of British Columbia’s famous Shuswap Lake recreational area, surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, clean waterways, provincial parks and an abundance of green space. Salmon Arm has a mild, yet distinct four-season climate, and offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities including arts and cultural events, skiing and hiking. Residents take pride and satisfaction in protecting their quality of life. Salmon Arm’s economy is based upon forestry, agriculture, tourism, commerce, and manufacturing. 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 Qualfications • 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

Location: Sorrento, CA

Posted Date: 9/28/2024