Community Health Representative/Worker

🔍 North Zone, Gift Lake, Gift Lake Public Health Centre

📁: Health Promotion/Public Health

📅   : ALB00276757 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 23, 2022 Post Date

Thanks for your interest in the Community Health Representative/Worker position. Unfortunately this position has been closed but you can search our 2,051 open jobs by clicking here.

Classification: Community Health Rep/Worker

Union: AUPE AUX

Department: NZ GFLK C Prm/Dis/Inj Cmb

Primary Location: Gift Lake Public Health Centre

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 02-MAY-2022

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 12-MAY-2022

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $23.57

Maximum Salary: $28.54

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 Diploma minimum. College certificate/diploma in related health care discipline, such as Community Health Representative, Social Work, or Nursing preferred (If part of a registered profession—registration in good standing with applicable governing body). Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Knowledge of the diversity of Indigenous cultural and political structures. This position may require a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment. Demonstrated ability and comfort with coaching and teaching individuals and groups. Effective oral and written communication skills. Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to solve routine and standard problems. Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset. Evidence of initiative, flexibility and strong commitment. Demonstrated punctuality, adaptability, discretion and confidentiality. Manager may assign staff as a representative to committee work. CHR is required to travel in their day to day work. It is essential that the staff maintain professional boundaries in their work and be respectful and honor the cultural diversity and spiritual beliefs of their clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working Knowledge of computer applications including basic work processing, email, videoconferencing, internet access, and data entry required. There is client and family contact through education, support, and advocacy. CHR is responsible for developing and maintaining respectful professional working relationships within AHS and with Indigenous clients, families, and communities. CHR is responsible for any additional duties as assigned.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.