Health Care Support Worker (Trainee)

Health Care Support Worker Training Opportunity #2024-020

Location: Vanderhoof, BC

Term: Up to12 months Paid Training

Vacancies: 2 position available for training intake of August 2024

Posting Date: February 22, 2024 Closing Date: Until Filled

Start Date: Apr 1, 2024

Salary: $24.08/hr while working up to 6 months and $903 weekly stipend while in training for up to 12 months.

Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) Position Summary:

The HCSW is a new non-clinical role that provides supports to clients and residents in long-term care and assisted living. HCSWs are supervised by nurses or other Health Care professionals where possible.

Eligibility Requirements:

Entry requirements for the Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) position are based on the minimum qualifications to register with the BC Health Care Aide Registry. The Education and Skills requirements include:

Education

· Grade 10, including the successful completion of English 10 & Math 10, or equivalency.

· Candidates whose first language proficiency is not English must meet the English requirements and provide proof of English language proficiency, please visit this link

Required:

• TB Screening Test
• Criminal Record Check clearance
• COVID19 Fully Vaccinated (2 shots) required -
• This position requires union membership
• First Aid Level C or BLS - Food Safe Level 1

A $342 stipend is available to cover pre-requisites of FoodSafe & First Aid Level C or BLS

Health Care Support Worker Program Overview:

While participating in HCAP, HCSWs will be enrolled in a Health Care Assistant (HCA) training program at a partnering post-secondary institution.

• HCSW positions will be scheduled for full time hours. Employers will set the work schedule for the HCSW, which could include weekends, evenings, nights, and statutory holidays, depending on the needs of the organization.
• The wage rate is linked to the Facilities Bargaining Association collective agreement Grid 11. As of April 1, 2023, the standardized wage rate is $24.08 per hour. This rate will be used for all HCSWs.
• The Ministry of Health will direct employers to pay HCSWs a stipend (funded by the Ministry) while they are on leave completing the education components. We anticipate this stipend will be $903/week and may be paid out with the employer’s regular payroll (i.e. every 2 weeks).
• HCAP participants will be subject to a 12-month return-of-service. Employers will be provided with the negotiated return of service agreement.
• Upon successful completion of the 12-month HCA training program that includes 2 practicum placements, the employee will be eligible to register with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and become employed as an HCA.

How to Apply:

Anyone who meets the basic qualifications is invited to apply; including internal staff who may be working in non-direct care roles, internationally educated nurses who have not had their qualifications recognized, and individuals with no health sector experience.

Interested Applicants:

Please apply with a cover letter and resume to Connexus’s with your expression of Interest and why you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: $24.08 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended Health Care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you a Canadian Citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Vanderhoof, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22
Expected start date: 2024-04-01