Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Community Health Worker to join our Castlegar Home Support team in Castlegar BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment,

Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

About the Job
As a Community Health Worker, you will work as part of a agile team of Nurses and LPNs who support Community Clients’ independence and ability to stay at home. Community Health Workers provide home support services to clients, by assisting with personal care and daily living, while promoting maximum independence. Community Health Workers are key players in the home health care plan for each client.

Typical duties include:

Activities of daily personal care,



such as bathing, dressing, grooming and oral hygiene

Household duties related to maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home

Meal preparation in accordance with designated plans

Assistance with mobility and transfers

Observing and reporting changes in client behaviour and condition

Performing delegated tasks according with training and procedures

This is a Relief Part Time (0.98) opportunity until October 10, 2028, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled evenings rotating from 14:30 to 23:00 hours.

About this Location
Castlegar The friendly and growing community of Castlegar is located in the scenic Columbia Valley where the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet. Situated in the Rockies region of British Columbia between Vancouver and Calgary, it is a hub for commercial activity in the area. The amicable climate and breathtaking scenery of Castlegar contribute to an enjoyable lifestyle with unlimited recreational activities year round. Just a short distance from the town are championship golf courses, two world-class alpine ski resorts and groomed cross-country ski trails.

Qualfications

Grade 12

Graduation from a recognized Resident Care Aide/Home Support Worker Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience

BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker registry (please include your number)

Current valid BC Drivers’ License and use of a reliable vehicle

*Along with a copy of your CV (or resume) please provide a copy of your certificate*

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📌 Care Aide | Community Health Worker (British Columbia)
🏢 Interior Health
📍 British Columbia