Community Health Worker 2

Job title: Community Health Worker 2

Job description: Close Date

Aug. 11 2022

Location

Cowichan Home Support – Duncan, BC V9L 1N8 CA (Primary)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

1300-2300

Days Off

Thursday, Friday

Vacancy Type

Regular CHW

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$23.27 – $25.45

FTE

1.0

Bi-weekly Hours

80

Planned Start Date

Aug. 20 2022

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team the Community Health Worker provides personal care assistance and support to clients and their caregivers/families to promote and maximize independence in the home setting, including assistance with activities of daily living and delegated tasks, as directed and in accordance with established plans of care.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and Valid BC Driver’s License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe Certificate; Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate; and valid BC driver’s license.

Current registration and in good standing with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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Additional information for applicants

THIS IS A GUARANTEED HOURS POSTING. Vaccination Notification: As of October 12, 2021, only applicants that are fully vaccinated (7 days past their second dose of vaccine) are able to work in the facility. If you are offered employment it will be contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registry is required. If proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

Additional Clauses

LPN MT Waddington: Relocation assistance may also be available up to $5,000. Did you also know that working in the Mount Waddington region could qualify you for Federal and Provincial Student Loan Forgiveness Programs for Nurses? More information on Mount Waddington can be found at: https://www.islandhealth.ca/careers/mount-waddington (Copy/Paste Link to Browser), and to watch a video of what it is like to work in Mount Waddington, please go to https://vimeo.com/104347851 (Copy/Paste Link to Browser). As of October 12, 2021, only applicants that are fully vaccinated (7 days past their second dose of vaccine) are able to work in the facility. If you are offered employment it will be contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registry is required. If proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

Requisition CA

Community Subsector

Affiliation/Union

UFCW

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