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Job Title: Community Health Worker 2 Work Site: Home Support - Powell River & Texada Island Status: Casual (on-call) Start Date: As Soon as Possible Salary: $18.39 - $20.11 per hour Hours: various hours Reference#: 028626 JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Community Health Worker 2 works under the direction of the Supervisor/Coordinator/Manager or delegate to provide home support services to clients. Assists clients with the activities of daily living within varied settings to promote maximum independence; observes and documents on clients health condition and environment, reports significant and unsafe observations and provides support and guidance. Provides input and feedback in the care planning process, assists in meeting the nutritional and elimination needs of clients, and performs delegated tasks under the Transfer of Function guidelines for clients in specific situations for which training has been provided.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 10, graduation from a recognized Home Support/Resident Care Aide program.***Valid Class V BC Drivers License. Local travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.***Home management skills.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally in writing.Ability to organize and prioritize.Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.