133532 - Health Unit Worker - Intensive Health Outreach Team (IHOT)

Work Location
Woodwards
Department
Homelessness Wrap Services
Home Worksite
12 - Vancouver Community
Labour Agreement
Community Subsector
Union
312 - Community CUPE (37.5 Hr)
Position Type
Other Relief
Job Status
Temporary Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Support Services
Salary Grade
8
Min Hourly
CAD $25.54/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $27.22/Hr.
Shift Times
0800-1600
Days Off
Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Position Start Date
As soon as possible
End Date
3/31/2025
Position End Date - Incumbent
Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent.

Come work as a Health Unit Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Health Unit Worker to join the team at Woodwards in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Health Unit Worker with VCH you will:

• Support the community health programs/centres/clinics by:
  • maintaining inventories of various medical/surgical, biological supplies and harm reduction resources,
  • setting up and dismantling clinic areas,
  • cleaning and disinfecting equipment,
  • and assembling and preparing education packages for clients.
• Perform other related administrative support functions as required.
• Establishes, maintains and enhances client interactions based on respect.

About the Intensive Health Outreach Team (IHOT):

This is an exciting position with the Intensive Health Outreach Team! You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide outreach services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in shelter, on the street and encampments. You will provide episodic primary care, mental health and substance use supports to clients in the form of immediate assessment, intervention, treatment and bridging. This is a new and evolving specialized short-term case management team that promotes housing stability and optimal health. Apply today to join our team!

Within the context of an integrated health service and a client and family-centred care delivery model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization such as the Downtown Eastside (DTES) Second Generation Strategy, the Health Unit Worker supports the community health programs/centres/clinics by maintaining inventories of various medical/surgical, biological supplies and harm reduction resources, setting up and dismantling clinic areas, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, assembling and preparing education packages for clients. Performs other related administrative support functions, as required. Establishes, maintains and enhances client interactions based on respect.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12.
• One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. driver's license and local area travel requiring the use of a vehicle may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare equipment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of health care facilities/clinics practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate related equipment and computer software programs.
• Ability to keyboard 5,000 strokes per hour.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and team members.
• Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers and clients
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

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 essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.