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Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker) Jobs in Bella Coola, British Columbia at Vancouver Coastal Health
Title: Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker)
Company: Vancouver Coastal Health
Location: Bella Coola, British Columbia
Come work as a Community Health Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Bella Coola, BC!
Community Health Workers are a core part of our communities as caregivers and make a significant impact on the quality of life of their clients and patients.
As a Community Care Assistant at Vancouver Coastal Health you will make your impact by:
Work under the direction works under the direction of the Supervisor/Coordinator/Manager or delegate to provide home support services to clients.
Assist clients with varied levels of care, observe, and report significant changes in the client’s presentation.
Collaborate with the health care team, clients and their caregivers to maximize independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
Motivate, encourage, and involve clients in their care.
Provide input and feedback in the care planning process to the health care team.
New grads of the Health Care Assistant program are welcome to apply!
Community Health Workers at Vancouver Coastal Health operate within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization.
ABOUT BELLA COOLA, BC
Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute bed, 5 long term care beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services. Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are ess…
