*Health Care Assistant | Grand Forks

Position Summary
We are seeking casual Long-term Care Attendants, Patient Care Aides and Community Health Workers to join our teams serving the community in the Grand Forks area!

Are you dedicated to delivering patient-centered care? Are you looking for a flexible work schedule? If the answer is 'yes' then we want to hear from you!

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:
Many of our opportunities offer a range of employee benefits and services 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

Additional financial incentives for Grand Forks may apply for eligible applicants:
• Relocation assistance
• Temporary housing/accommodation
• Temporary quarterly retention bonus up to $2,000*

*for more details visit: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/new-financial-incentives-launched-health-care-staff-grand-forks

About the Job:
As a Community Health Worker, you will work as part of a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who support Community Clients’ independence and ability to stay at home. Community Health Workers provide home support services to clients by assisting with activities of daily living and supporting and encouraging maximum independence. Wages for Community Health Workers are: $27.92 to 29.60/hour.

As a Long-term Care Attendant (LTCA) you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a long-term care setting. Working under the direction of nurses, LTCA’s have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each resident to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. Wages for Long-term Care Attendants are: $29.83/hour.

As a Health Care Assistant (Patient Care Aide) you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in an Acute setting. Working under the direction of nurses, HCA’s have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each patient to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. Wages for Health Care Assistants (Patient Care Aides) are: $ $29.83/hour.

Joining Interior Health will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within the fantastic communities we serve!

Temporary and Permanent vacancies come up occasionally as well as casual opportunities even more often! Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements may vary to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Many applicants start out with Interior Health in a casual capacity but are quickly successful on a permanent position, entitling them to employer paid benefits and banked time off for sick and vacation. This is a great way to start your career with Interior Health.

If you’re interested in working for IH in any of these roles, apply today and we will be in touch to discuss the current opportunities with our team that fit best for you!

About this location/unit:
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Qualfications
• Grade 12
• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
• Registration with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry (please include your active number)
• Current valid BC Drivers’ License and use of a reliable vehicle (for CHW only)

*Along with a copy of your CV (or resume) please provide a copy of your health care certificate.*