kfn

kfn

Casual Community Health Worker

Squirrel Cove, British Columbia · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
CommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Monitors the physiological, socio-cultural and general wellbeing of clients and their caregivers/family, reporting any concerns to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains a safe and healthy environment in the home by performing household management duties, including cleaning, to maintain safety, and laundry, as directed and in accordance with the established Care Plan.
  • Performs related duties to the provision of client care and maintaining client records.

Requirements

  • Experience working within Indigenous communities is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge, Skills and abilities:
  • The position offers a competitive employment package and compensation commensurate with experience in a friendly and collaborative work environment.
  • Prepares and serves meals, as required, including special diets, and assists and/or feeds clients as necessary and in accordance with the established Care Plan.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Nice to have

  • Occupying traditional territories that span from Cortes Island to Toba Inlet, the Klahoose Nation has existed since time before memory.
  • Our primary village site, Squirrel Cove, is home to approximately eighty-five full-time residents who live and work on Cortes Island and in the surrounding areas.
  • The remaining three hundred plus members reside in off reserve coastal communities in the lower mainland, and Washington State.

Skills

  • Clear and concise communication style both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
  • Must possess valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and be able to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Records check.
  • Kindly forward your resume and with cover letter via email to JasperBroer@klahoose.org
  • Klahoose First Nation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
  • Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
  • For more information, check us out online at https://www.klahoosefirstnation.org/

Compensation

  • Competitive hourly compensation

Benefits

  • We are currently seeking a casual/ on call Community Health Worker to play a crucial role in providing support to the Klahoose First Nation community.
  • Community Health Care
  • Assists with orientation of new staff and education experiences of students as well as sharing expertise with other members of the team as required.
  • Education, Training and Experience Home Support/Resident Care Attendant/Health Care Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary program; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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