Health Care Support Worker (Home Support) - Training Opportunity - HCAP

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $24.08 / Hr. - CAD $24.08 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Health Care Support Worker and earn your Care Aide registration with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking to hire Health Care Support Workers via the Health Career Access Program (HCAP). Upon completing the training opportunity, successful candidates will be eligible to register as a Care Aide with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.

The Community Health (HCAP Home Support) program requires a total commitment of about 1.5 years. Successful candidates are expected to be available 37.

5 hours a week including mornings, evenings, and weekends during the program. They may also work as health care support workers for up to 12 days before starting school.

The education portion of the program typically consists of eight months. After graduation, candidates are required to fulfill the Return of Service Agreement for 12 months.

Funding will consist of 100% of wages, tuition and books during the training program.

As an applicant to this job posting, you will be considered for seats at Home Support sites across VCH for various cohorts starting between 2024 and 2025.

Applicants will be assigned schools based on seat availability.

As a Health Care Support Worker at Vancouver Coastal Health you will :

• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another regulated healthcare professional.
• Perform a variety of non-direct and / or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, families, and / or visitors in long term care, assisted living and home settings in accordance with the established care plan and safety requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Proof of Grade 10 completion (or equivalent)
• For applicants with three years of full-time instruction in English : English 10 completion or equivalent. For applicants with less than three years of full-time instruction in English : Standardized English language proficiency test score.

If English is not your first language an English test may be required.

Valid BC Driver’s License. Local travel requires the use of a personal vehicle. (for Richmond, NorthShore, Sea to Sky, Sechelt, Powell River, and Bella Coola only).

Knowledge & 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.

Closing Statement

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.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.