Community Care Assistant – Vancouver Coastal Health

The salary range for this position is CAD $27.92/hour to CAD $29.60/hour.

Responsibilities: The Community Care Assistant works under the direction of the Supervisor/Coordinator/Manager or delegated authority, providing home support services to clients within a client- and family-centered care model. The role includes assisting clients with varied levels of care, observing and reporting significant changes in clients’ presentations, collaborating with the health care team, clients, and caregivers to maximize independence with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), motivating and encouraging clients, and providing input and feedback in the care planning process.

Education & Experience

- Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program.
- Current/Active Registration with the BC Community Health Worker and Care Aide Registry.
- Experience interacting with persons with dementia, geriatric and/or palliative populations is an asset.
- Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle; local area travel may be required unless specified.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Basic knowledge of client-centered care and promoting independence.
- Demonstrates correct use of body mechanics and knowledge of injury prevention.
- Knowledge and ability to operate mechanical lifts, following safe work procedures.
- Knowledge of workplace violence prevention including personal safety techniques.
- Knowledge of patient-centered care with people with dementia.
- Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
- Basic technology literacy and ability to operate a computerized client care information system and cellular phone.
- Demonstrates proficiency in verbal, nonverbal, and written skills through a variety of communication methods.




- Basic knowledge of self-care and motivational support.
- Demonstrated ability to apply culturally protected and competent care, including when working with Indigenous peoples.
- Ability to organize workload priorities within a team environment.
- Ability to take direction from the health care team and clients.
- Ability to perform home management skills (e.g., vacuuming, sweeping, preparing meals).
- Ability to motivate clients and encourage progression through therapeutic goals.
- Ability to respond effectively and appropriately in a workplace setting.
- Physical ability to carry out 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.

All health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. This information is collected during onboarding to enable appropriate action in case of exposure to communicable diseases.

Benefits

- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, 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 for employees and their immediate families.
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff.
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Vancouver Coastal Health encourages applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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📌 Community Care Assistant (Community Health Worker) (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver