Employment Opportunity: Casual Certified Home Support Workers

Date Posted: November 26, 2012 Closing Date: Post until filled

Job Summary: Nisga’a Valley Health Authority’s Home and Community Care Program is seeking applications from qualified individuals for casual Certified Home Support Workers for assignment at any one of the four NVHA centre’s.

The successful applicant will perform delegated nursing procedures and client care duties under the supervision of the Director Of Nursing and/or the Home Care Team Leader.

Primary goals of the program are to promote client dignity, independence, comfort, mobility, personal appearance, safety, and respecting client rights including confidentiality of client information.

The position is in accordance with the HEU Collective Agreement, and reports to the Director Of nursing.

Education:

•Current Certification as Home Support Worker.

Qualifications:

•Valid BC Driver’s License.

•Travel as required between communities within the Nass Valley to provide client care or to attend meetings.

Transportation to/from centre’s is the responsibility of the worker.

•Ability to work independently, and to work respectfully and cooperatively with clients and Health Care Team.

•Skills and ability in interacting with others.

•Effective communication skills.

•Physical ability to maintain position (mandatory physical examination before final job offer).

•Competence in skills and operation of equipment relating to patient care.

•Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other as may be required) relevant to the position.

•Familiarity with Nisga’a Language and Culture.

•Valid CPR Level C Certification.

•Food Safe Certification an asset.

•Criminal Record Check.

To apply, forward cover letter, resume’, copy of certification, copy of valid driver’s license, and two (2) references to

Maggie Patsey, Human Resources, Nisga’a Valley Health Authority.

The NVHA thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

An eligibility list may be established and maintained for 6 months.

Maggie Patsey

Human Resources, NVHA

PO Box 234, New Aiyansh, BC, V0J 1A0

Phone: 1 888 233 2212 Fax: (250) 633-2255