Community Health Worker 2

Saanichton, BC, Canada

Job Description


Close Date

Location

Peninsula Health Unit - Saanichton, BC V8M 2B2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

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

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700 - 1530

Days Off

Friday, Saturday

Vacancy Type

Regular CHW

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$27.11 - $28.74

Paid FTE

1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

80

Planned Start Date

Sep. 17 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

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

Yes



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

\xe2\x80\x8bFull GEO area. FTE, Days, and Hours of work have been changed to meet operational requirements.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Community Subsector

Affiliation/Union

BCGEU

Island Health

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2242804
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Saanichton, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned