Health Care Support Worker (Home Support) - HCAP

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another regulated healthcare professional, performs a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients and families in home settings in accordance with the established care plan and safety requirements. Responsibilities Participates as an integral member of a healthcare delivery team to provide a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients and families to meet established needs. Establishes rapport with clients and families, and assists in promoting physical, emotional, cultural, social, and spiritual well-being. Observes clients and their environments, to identify and report unsafe conditions, behavioral and/or physical changes to designated supervisor. Assists with mealtime activities; assists with limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, making tea, coffee, toast, etc. where clients require support. Provides assistance in carrying out activities; sets up supplies and equipment, encourages participation in activities and provides support to clients or residents where required. Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and washing, drying, folding, and delivering laundry, where required. Completes and maintains related records electronically, or using documents such as inter-shift communication books, daily log sheets and progress reports related to non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Grade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency. Valid BC Driver's License. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to organize work. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to operate related equipment. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.