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    "description": "<h2>Salary Details</h2>The salary range for this position is CAD $31.64/Hr. - CAD $31.64/Hr.\n<h2>Job Summary</h2>\n<p><strong>Come work as a Wellness Support Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Bella Coola General Hospital! Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply now to join the team!</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Within the context of a client centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works as a member of an interdisciplinary community health team, the Wellness Support Worker provides a variety of day-to-day physical, emotional and social supports, advocacy, life skills assistance, information, resources and demonstrations to designated population groups in the community. Reports back to interdisciplinary team on clients’ progress and condition. Establishes working relationships with various agencies. Co-facilitates support groups, cultural activities and public education.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT BELLA COOLA, BC</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute bed, 5 long term care beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services. Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.</p>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p><strong>Education & Experience</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Completion of a certificate in a Community Social Service or related program and two years of recent, related experience working with designated population group or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.</li>\n <li>For worksites that require driving to various locations, Valid class V BC Driver’s license.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li>\n <li>Ability to deal with others effectively.</li>\n <li>Ability to prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs.</li>\n <li>Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.</li>\n <li>Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Adult Guardianship Act.</li>\n <li>Demonstrated ability to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality, trauma informed and culturally safe care.</li>\n <li>Demonstrated ability to actively support clients through to emotionally positive resolution and/or development of successful coping strategies.</li>\n <li>Ability to problem solve.</li>\n <li>Ability to teach life skills.</li>\n <li>Sound judgment and good observation skills.</li>\n <li>Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of initiative and independence.</li>\n <li>Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.</li>\n <li>Ability to promote positive change and independence.</li>\n <li>Ability to maintain a focused and differentiated approach while addressing challenging situations or issues.</li>\n <li>Physical and emotional ability to carry out the duties of the position.</li>\n <li>Ability to operate related equipment.</li>\n <li>Advocacy skills.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Closing Statement</h2>\n<p>Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to valuing diversity within our workforce. VCH encourages Indigenous applicants who identify as Indigenous (including First Nations, Metis or Inuit), who may not possess all required qualifications but would become job ready through Employer provided training, orientation or mentoring, to apply.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. </p>\n<p><strong>WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?</strong></p>\n<p>VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and \"going first\" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan</li>\n <li>Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities</li>\n <li>Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families</li>\n <li>Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers</li>\n <li>Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff</li>\n</ul>\n<p>At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.<strong>Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.</strong> ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the <strong>Internal Career Portal</strong> on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the <strong>https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings</strong> site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.</p>",
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