Company:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Details:
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking two casual Community Health Workers to deliver professional, ethical, and culturally sensitive personal care to First Nation clients. Based out of Port Alberni, the Community Health Worker supports client independence in the home setting, including assistance with activities of daily living and delegated tasks as directed and in accordance with established care plans.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provides personal care to clients by following the established Care Plan for the client, and documenting the care provided in communication logs
- Performs delegated tasks as directed and for which specific training has been completed, such as medication administration, catheter care, suppositories, applying non-sterile dressings
- Monitors the physiological, socio-cultural and general wellbeing of clients and their caregivers/family, reporting regularly to the appropriate supervisor
- Demonstrates and provides basic information to clients related to activities of daily living, prepares and serves meals as required, including special diets, and assists and/or feeds clients
- Ensures a safe and healthy environment by performing household duties, including cleaning, observing routine precautions and infection control procedures, removing hazards, reporting faulty equipment, injuries and near misses, adhering to / enforcing rules regarding safety
Hourly wage based on qualifications and experience: wage range $22.56 - $26.67.
Qualifications & Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program, or Grade 12/GED with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- Possess a Food Safe Certificate and Level “C” Basic Life Saving Certificate
- Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision
- Possess networking skills and First Nations protocols to create strong community connection
- Capable of flexible hours and traveling to remote communities when necessary
- Possess a valid driver’s licence and have daily access to a reliable vehicle
- Provide references and an acceptable criminal record check
- Be willing and able to demonstrate compliance with the NTC Vaccination Policy (COVID-19)
How to apply:
Apply by 1pm July 18, 2022, by sending your cover letter, resume and three references (available to contact) to:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
P.O. Box 1383
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2
Email: apply@nuuchahnulth.org
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.