Job Description
Chickadee is a collaborative maternity care clinic based in Dawson Creek, BC. We would like to acknowledge that Chickadee is located on the traditional territory of Treaty 8 First Nations. At Chickadee, we respect pregnancy as a state of health, and promote decision making as a shared responsibility between patients and providers. We are a team of physicians, midwives and nurses who are passionate about providing person-centered care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Our care providers embrace a holistic approach and appreciate the complex social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychological, and physical ramifications of each reproductive health experience.
Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Employee Type: Temporary Full Time (Mon-Fri)
Opportunity Description:
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and relationship development skills and possess a human caring relationship centered, culturally safe approach to practice in a team-based care environment.
Position Summary:
As the successful candidate, reporting to the Manager at Chickadee Maternity Collaborative, you will work in a team-based care environment, whose purpose is to continuously improve the quality and safety of the care we provide to patients we serve. The Aboriginal Support Worker will offer life skills training, coaching, advocacy, advice, and support services for patients which could include mental health concerns, behavioral, and developmental problems and to their caregivers/families, in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care. Motivates, assists, and instructs patients with the activities of daily living, reports clients progress and condition.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality, trauma informed and culturally safe care.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to teach life skills.
- Sound judgment and good observation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team-based care environment.
- Ability to promote positive change and independence.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally sensitive services to Aboriginal populations.
- Ability to maintain a focused and differentiated approach while addressing challenging situations or issues.
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Advocacy skills.
- Use of personal vehicle.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g. Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant/Long Term Care Aide, or Social Services Worker including post- secondary education in counselling skills training. Minimum two years recent related experience working with Aboriginal community and resources.
- Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act. Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community. Extensive understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal health issues, protocols, and health needs, including the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of the client and community. Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal community and resources.
- Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate. Valid Class 5 vehicle license
An attractive salary and superb working environment await the successful candidate recruited to the Aboriginal Support Worker role. To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please submit your resume to: Dr. Magda Du Plessis, Physician Lead, Chickadee Maternity Collaborative, at manager@chickadeematernity.ca by July 14th, 2023. Please state the position title in the subject line of your email. We thank all applicants for their interest, and only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
For more information about the Chickadee Maternity Collaborative, please visit us at: https://chickadeematernity.ca/
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00-$29.00 per hour
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2L4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-07-14
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