Commuity Health Worker - Invermere, Canada - Interior Health Authority

Interior Health Authority

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Invermere, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Interior Health is currently seeking a Community Health Worker to join our Invermere Home Support team in beautiful Invermere, 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 PERMANENT PART TIME opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and nights; rotating from07:00 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:30, 12:30 to 21:00, 13:30 to 22:00 hours.

About this location/unit:

Invermere The scenic community of Invermere is nestled in the valley between BC's Rocky and Purcell Mountain Ranges.

As the economic hub of the Columbia Valley, Invermere boasts a healthy tourism industry, as well as activity in forestry, mining and agriculture.

Invermere welcomes newcomers and visitors alike with an unforgettable hospitality and a broad spectrum of year-round recreational opportunities, including skiing, snowmobiling, white water rafting and golf.

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.

See why Interior Health is a Top 100 BC Employer

Grade 1
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.*