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Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Mid Level
part_time

Top Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program
Paid training & education opportunities
Generous vacation days

About the role

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our Home Support Team at Shuswap Community Care Health Services in Salmon Arm, 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 (0.98 FTE) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled Evening Shifts from 13:30 to 22:00. Rotating 5 on 2 off 5 on 3 off, will be required to travel outside of GEO area due to Operational requirements.

About this Location** The town of Salmon Arm is located in the heart of British Columbia’s famous Shuswap Lake recreational area, surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, clean waterways, provincial parks and an abundance of green space. Salmon Arm has a mild, yet distinct four-season climate, and offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities including arts and cultural events, skiing and hiking. Residents take pride and satisfaction in protecting their quality of life. Salmon Arm’s economy is based upon forestry, agriculture, tourism, commerce, and manufacturing.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as 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!

About Interior Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Interior Health owns and operates a chain of healthcare centers that provides neurodiagnostic, cancer, renal, senior and related care services.