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Business: Bridge River Indian Band
Phone: 250-256-7423
Address: Box 190, Lillooet BC, V0K 1V0
Website: https://xwisten.ca/

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Bridge River Indian Band is seeking a Home Community Care Worker. The position is full time with a wage range of $21 - $27 / hour depending on the applicant's experience.

Working as a member of the Ama7 Swa7 Home & Community Care Program, Under the direction of Home and Community Care Nurse, the successful candidate will provide delegation of tasks set out by HCCN around personal care to clients living at home on- reserve. In this role, you will travel to homes where clients require personal care. Daily/Weekly Journaling Logs are to be submitted to HCCN as per client list.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Provide client care and maintain a clean, healthy living environment;
- Submit PCA ESDRT reports electronically to FNHA on a monthly basis for all clients;
- Coordinate medication administration as delegated by HCCN;
- Monitor the client’s home environment and ensure safety, as well as record management;
- Develop and maintain relationships and provide health advocacy for clients under the direction of HCCN;
- Perform post-hospital discharge follow-up procedures as delegated by HCCN;
- Adhere to workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices and procedures, and Xwisten Covid 19 Policy.

Qualifications:
- Must be certified as a Health Care Assistant, Long Term Aid or Residential Care Attendant or have post-secondary education in a related field from a recognized institution;
- 2-3 years of relevant experience, including direct home support program delivery, management of chronic illnesses, health promotion, community health development;
- Understanding of common conditions & diseases (eg. diabetes, heart issues, arthritis, colonoscopy);
- Previous experience working with an Indigenous community;
- First Aid Certifications & Level C CPR Certification (or willing to obtain within a set time frame);
- WHMIS Certification (or willing to obtain within a set time frame);
- Food Safe Level 1 Certification (or willing to obtain within a set time frame);
- A valid Driver’s license (Class 4, 5, or 7N) and a reliable vehicle;
- Must be willing to complete periodic training and development courses;
- Must be willing to submit to a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search

Only those shortlisted will be contacted
How to Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and three work-related references before April 4, 2025 by fax to:
Gary Forsyth, Administrator
Fax: 250 - 256 - 7999