- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and provide proof in the form of the BC Vaccine Card.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Residency status in Canada.
- Completing a Criminal Record Check (CRC) for working with children and vulnerable adults.
- Possess a valid BC Drivers License and reliable vehicle for business purposes (only required for Home Support sector).
- Meeting the College admission requirements for the Health Care Assistant Program in a timely manner. Those accepted by the college first will stand a better chance of securing a seat.
- Signing a 12 month return of service (ROS) agreement. The ROS period commences upon becoming registered and starting in a Care Aide or Community Health Worker position.
- Signing the Heath Care Support Worker Certificate Program Waiver that allows the sharing of your relevant information with the post-secondary institution.
- Pass an English proficiency test within the last 24 months if English is your second language or you've been educated outside of Canada.
- Not be currently performing a Health Care Aide role and have not previously completed the HCA program in BC
- You will be paid a stipend of $24.80 per hour for 37.5 hours per week, via Northern Health Payroll, funded by the Ministry of Health. This stipend is non-pensionable and the hours are not Employment Insurance insurable.
- You will not accrue seniority hours.
- The Ministry of Health will pay the tuition & fees directly to the college and provide participants with a one-time $342 stipend to assist with the costs of pre-requisite courses and necessary books (participants apply for this on-line once a seat in a cohort has been confirmed).
- The program may be a combination of on-line and face to face, in class learning.
- The theory portion of the program will be Monday to Friday. Clinicals and Practicum/Preceptorship portions will be varied shift days and times, including weekends and nights.
- Travel and overnight stays may be required for class, labs or clinical placements. Some associated costs may be covered by the program.
- You are required to apply for registration with the BC Care Aide/Community Health Worker Registry promptly upon receiving confirmation of completion by the post-secondary institution.
- The term of your Health Care Support Worker position will be deemed to have ended
- No requirement by Northern Health for displacement or layoff rights under the Collective Agreement
- You will immediately apply on vacancies and accept a Community Health Worker position as required under the Return of Service Agreement. Qualfications
- Grade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency.
- Valid BC Driver's License
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
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Description
Position SummaryHEALTHCARE SUPPORT WORKER –
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
You must apply on this posting to be considered for this program. You must reside in the community you are applying for. You must attach a recent resume when applying on this posting. Dates are subject to change at any time.
This Program will involve participants completing the Health Care Assistant certification program at a post-secondary institution with tuition paid for by the Ministry of Health and participants are paid a stipend for 37.5 hours per week while studying.
The current stipend rate is $24.80 per hour. This program takes approximately 10.5 months to complete.Upon successful completion and registration with the BC Care Aide/Community Health Worker Registry, you will commence employment as a Community Health Worker (CHW) in the Home Support sector.
(Placement will depend on employer need and seat availability) You must have a personal laptop/computer and a reliable internet connection as some classes may be done from home.
Some of the conditions required to enter the program are:During the Program:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: