Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Job summary

Provide home support services to clients by assisting with personal care, daily living activities, and meal preparation. Collaborate with nurses and LPNs to support client independence and report changes in client condition.

Job details

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our team at the May Bennett Centre in Kelowna, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today! 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 for eligible positions, 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 (0.81) opportunity. Shifts of work will be scheduled evenings rotating from 13:30 to 22:00, 16:00 to 22:30 hours. About this Location Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving city of Kelowna is situated on the eastern shores of Lake Okanagan in the south central region of British Columbia. It is the largest city in the area and boasts all of the amenities of a major centre including fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Wine tours, golfing, skiing, boating, swimming and camping are among the many recreational activities enjoyed by residents here in the Okanagan Valley. Come join our team and see why we’re one of one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

What you’ll do

Provide home support services to clients by assisting with personal care, daily living activities, and meal preparation. Collaborate with nurses and LPNs to support client independence and report changes in client condition.

Requirements

Seeking an experienced, reliable, and motivated individual passionate about patient-centered care. Must be able to perform delegated tasks and maintain a safe environment for clients in their homes.

Benefits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Generous Vacation Entitlement • Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan • Shift Premiums

Listed skills

• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient-centered care
• Personal care
• Daily living assistance
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Grooming
• Oral hygiene
• Meal preparation
• Mobility assistance
• Patient transfers
• Observation and reporting
• Home health care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services