Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker)
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Provide home support services to clients within a client and family centered care model, assisting with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Observe and report significant changes in a client's presentation while collaborating with the health care team, clients, and caregivers to maximize independence. Motivate and encourage clients to involve themselves in their care, providing input and feedback during the care planning process. Perform home management skills such as preparing meals and organizing the living space, while operating mechanical lifts and using a computerized client care information system. Maintain a valid BC driver's license for local area travel unless specified otherwise.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program
- Current/Active Registration with BC Community Health Worker and Care Aide Registry
- Must have Valid BC Driver's license and access to a vehicle
- Basic knowledge of client-centered care and promoting independence
- Demonstrates correct use of body-mechanics and knowledge of injury prevention
- Knowledge and ability to operate mechanical lifts, following safe work procedures
- Knowledge in workplace violence prevention including personal safety techniques
- Knowledge of patient centered care with people with dementia
- Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach
- Basic technology literacy and ability to operate a computerized client care information system and cellular phone
- Demonstrates proficiency in verbal, nonverbal, and written skills through a variety of communication methods
- Basic knowledge of self-care and motivational support
- Demonstrated ability to apply culturally safe and competent care, including when working with Indigenous peoples
- Ability to organize workload priorities within a team environment
- Ability to take direction from the health care team and clients
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check
Desired Qualifications
- Experience interacting with persons with dementia, geriatric and/or palliative population will be an asset
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