Care Aide | Community Health Worker

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our team at Armstrong Health Centre in Arstrong, 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 Relief Part Time (0.90) opportunity until the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings rotating from 07:00 to 15:30, 16:00 to 22:00 hours.

About this Location

Armstrong is a quaint small town nestled in the Spallumcheen Valley, just a 20-minute drive from Vernon. The town is known for its agricultural history and vibrant events, including the famous Armstrong IPE (Interior Provincial Exhibition). The charming downtown area includes boutiques, cafes, and local art. Nearby are numerous hiking trails and cycling routes. Armstrong’s blend of small-town warmth and picturesque landscape makes it a hidden gem in the North Okanagan.

Come join our team and see why we’re 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!