Let us welcome you home to Chilliwack Lifestyles in Chilliwack, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. 

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. 

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors. 

We are currently seeking a Community Health Worker to join our team who would assist clients with the activities of daily living to promote maximum independence; provide personal care, housekeeping and home management activities; performs delegated duties in accordance with program guidelines, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients and families in establishing and maintaining self-sufficiency and independence by following an established care plan.
• Can provide personal care such as bathing, skin care, grooming, oral hygiene and mobilization
• Performs housekeeping tasks, as per the care plan, including cleaning, laundry, mopping and sweeping to maintain a healthy, safe environment in the home.
• Works as a team member with professional staff; reports any unsafe conditions and/or changes in a client's condition/behaviour and/or living arrangements to appropriate staff.
• Demonstrates methods and provides basic information to clients in relation to personal care, housekeeping and home management activities, in accordance with established care plans.
• Follows care plan related to meal preparation instructions including setting up, preparing and serving meals; monitors and records client's food intake.
• Observes the behaviour, appearance and condition of family members and/or other individuals who maintain safe and supportive care of those clients in their own home; reports changes in the support system to the appropriate professional.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of information gained as a result of the employment relationship; exchange of information cannot occur without the authorization of the manager, Home Health/Support or designate.
• Participates in quality improvement activities by maintaining current knowledge and compliance with all Home Health and Home Support guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation, as per established policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Participates and attends various in-services and staff development meetings, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Completion of grade 12 diploma
• Home Support/Resident Care Aide certificate, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Home management skills
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to operate related equipment for clients care
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients

Conditions of Employment 

• Completion of CPR and First Aid 
• Clear Police Information Check 
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check