Posted 3 days ago
Community Health Worker 2
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Community Health Worker 2 to provide personal care and support to clients and caregivers in the home, including activities of daily living and delegated tasks. The role works within a multidisciplinary care team under established plans of care. Travel and a personal vehicle may be required, and a valid BC driver's licence is needed.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and assistance to clients in the home
- Support clients' caregivers and families
- Carry out delegated tasks per plans of care
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
- Travel between client homes as assigned
Requirements summary:
- Home Support, Resident Care Attendant or Health Care Assistant certificate, or equivalent
- Food Safe certificate
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Registration with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- Ability to work independently and communicate well
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry registration, Food Safe |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Home Support, Resident Care Attendant, Health Care Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team the Community Health Worker provides personal care assistance and support to clients and their caregivers/families to promote and maximize independence in the home setting, including assistance with activities of daily living and delegated tasks, as directed and in accordance with established plans of care.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and Valid BC Driver's License.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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. Food Safe Certificate; and valid BC driver's license.
Current registration and in good standing with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physically able to perform the duties of the job.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1215.pdfJournal
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