Community Health Worker II

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to work for one of British Columbia's top employers? If you have answered yes to these questions we want you to continue reading!

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.8 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples. Our team of nearly 40,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We have exciting Relief Part Time opportunity for a dynamic individual to join Home Support in Maple Ridge, BC.

Build on your education and experience as you:

• Assist clients and families in establishing and maintaining self-sufficiency and independence by following an established care plan.
• Provide personal care such as bathing, skin care, grooming, oral hygiene and mobilization.
• Perform delegated tasks for which transfer of function training has been completed such as catheter care or implementing established exercise routines.
• Work as a team member with professional staff; reports any unsafe conditions and/or changes in a client’s condition/behaviour and/or living arrangements to appropriate staff.
• Demonstrate methods and provides basic information to clients in relation to personal care, housekeeping and home management activities, in accordance with established care plans.
• Complete and maintains related records and documentation, as per established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Observe the behaviour, appearance and condition of family members and/or other individuals who maintain safe and supportive care of those clients in their own home.
• Report changes in the support system to the appropriate professional.

To join the organization, we require you to have:

• Grade 12, plus a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes

You must be registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry for your application to be considered; please include your registration number on your application.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
• Fantastic opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care.

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation!

Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.

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1. Assists clients and families in establishing and maintaining self-sufficiency and independence by following an established care plan.
2. Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, grooming, oral hygiene and mobilization; performs delegated tasks for which transfer of function training has been completed such as catheter care or implementing established exercise routines.
3. Performs housekeeping tasks, as per the care plan, including cleaning, laundry, mopping and sweeping to maintain a healthy, safe environment in the home.
4. Works as a team member with professional staff; reports any unsafe conditions and/or changes in a client's condition/behaviour and/or living arrangements to appropriate staff.
5. Demonstrates methods and provides basic information to clients in relation to personal care, housekeeping and home management activities, in accordance with established care plans.
6. Follows care plan related to meal preparation instructions including setting up, preparing and serving meals; monitors and records client's food intake.
7. Observes the behaviour, appearance and condition of family members and/or other individuals who maintain safe and supportive care of those clients in their own home; reports changes in the support system to the appropriate professional.
8. Maintains strict confidentiality of information gained as a result of the employment relationship; exchange of information cannot occur without the authorization of the manager, Home Health/Support or designate.
9. Participates in quality improvement activities by maintaining current knowledge and compliance with all Home Health and Home Support guidelines, policies and procedures.
10. Completes and maintains related records and documentation, as per established policies, procedures and guidelines.
11. Participates and attends various in-services and staff development meetings, as required.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grade 12, plus a Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

• Home management skills
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients