Health Care Support Worker Training - Vanderhoof, Canada - Connexus Community Resources

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Free Health Care Support Worker Training Opportunity #

Location:
Vanderhoof, BC


Term:
Up to12 months Paid Training


Vacancies: 1 position available for training intake of August 2023


Closing Date:
Until Filled


Salary:
$23.83/hr or $893 weekly stipend while in training


Health Care Support Worker Position Summary:

The HCSW is a new non-clinical role that provides supports to clients and residents in long-term care and assisted living.

HCSWs are supervised by nurses or other health care professionals where possible.

This program prepares you to help with assessments, communication, and daily activities which include:

  • Establishing a caring relationship with residents and their families
  • Daily nutrition, providing support and assistance at mealtimes
  • Personal hygiene & daily living activities
  • Delivery of medicine and medical prescriptions
  • Providing First Aid if necessary
  • Safe transportation to and from appointments and activities
  • Providing support and assistance with recreational activities
  • Assisting and directing visitors
  • Restocking supplies and performing housekeeping tasks
  • Performs other related duties as required

Eligibility Requirements:


Entry requirements for the Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) position are based on the minimum qualifications to register with the BC HCA Registry.


The Education and Skills requirements include:

Education

  • Grade 10, including the successful completion of English 10 & Math 10, or equivalency

Required:


  • TB Screening Test
  • Criminal Record Check clearance
  • COVID19 Fully Vaccinated (2 shots) required
  • First Aid Level C or BLS


  • Food Safe Level

  • A $342 stipend is available to cover prerequisites of FoodSafe & First Aid Level C or BLS_

Health Care Support Worker Program Overview:

While participating in HCAP, HCSWs will be enrolled in a Health Care Assistant (HCA) training program at a partnering post-secondary institution.


  • HCSW positions will be scheduled for full time hours. Employers will set the work schedule for the HCSW, which could include weekends, evenings, nights, and statutory holidays, depending on the needs of the organization.
  • The wage rate is linked to the Facilities Bargaining Association collective agreement Grid 11. As of April 1, 2023, the standardized wage rate is $23.83 per hour. This rate will be used for all HCSWs.
  • The Ministry of Health will direct employers to pay HCSWs a stipend (funded by the Ministry) while they are on leave completing the education components. We anticipate this stipend will be $893/week and may be paid out with the employer's regular payroll (i.e. every 2 weeks).
  • Upon successful completion of the 12month HCA training program that includes 2 practicum placements, the employee will be eligible to register with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and become employed as an HCA.

How to Apply:

Anyone who meets the basic qualifications is invited to apply; including internal staff who may be working in non-direct care roles, internationally educated nurses who have not had their qualifications recognized, and individuals with no health sector experience


Interested Applicants:


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
$23.83 per hour


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Are you a Canadian Citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Language:


  • English (required)

Work Location:
One location
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