Home Support Worker
Okanagan Indian Band
KʷU KʷLIW̓T L̓ NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE
Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan.
Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.
The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment and a total compensation package which includes:
- 3 Weeks’ Vacation Pay
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Employer Matched Pension Plan
- 15 Statutory Holidays
- Paid Winter Holiday Break
- Cultural Leave
- Discounted Silver Star lift passes
- Retention Bonuses after years of service
- 15 Paid Sick Days
- Paid Personal Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
Hours of work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week
Start Date:
ASAP
Deadline for applications:
August 13, 2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Home Support Worker position is responsible for providing home visits to clients as scheduled to provide companionship, home management, or other duties as indicated by the client care plan. As a Home Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing housekeeping, light cooking and transportation services to elders, persons with disabilities and others, assisting them to continue living in their homes and accessing resources in the community.The Home Support Worker will liaise with other community services and resources to ensure the best access and utilization. The home support worker may also participate in fall prevention activities, such as shovelling walkways/packing wood. It is through the provision of these services that risk is reduced, allowing elders and other individuals the ability to remain living in their home.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reports to Home and Community Care Supervisor.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the planning and scheduling of client services
- Maintain effective and accurate charting for each client
- Be knowledgeable on the limits of services that can be provided based on the Adult in Home Care Program guidelines set out by INAC, client assessment, and policies of the Okanagan Indian Band
- Identify and report client concerns to HCC Nurse
- Maintain ongoing support and assistance to clients and family members
- Work effectively with each client and be able to adapt to different circumstances using tact, diplomacy and by exercising sound judgment
- Attend and participate in training programs, in-service meetings and workshops identified by the Supervisor or Nurse as required for education and service improvements
- Follow Duty to Report child protection concerns to OKIB Social Services Worker and the BC Ministry of Child and Family Services
- Commit to build and maintain trust in the client-caregiver relationship
- Make sure client and family members are aware of the Adult in Home Care Program with activities of daily living and providing non-medical support care services when necessary, according to service care plan
- Perform activities of daily living as outlined in each individual care plan, duties may include general housekeeping, companionship, meal preparation, carrying wood and water, SAIL exercises.
- Assist with falls prevention, such as cleaning cluttered areas, shoveling walkways, and assisting to pack wood
- Prioritize client needs and homemaking activities on an ongoing basis
- Apply problem solving and critical thinking while providing care to client, within the scope of practice, education and training
- Submit timesheets and reports as required and requested
- Perform other duties as assigned related to the position and the Adult in Home Care Program
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies and procedures
- All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.
- Participates in community events/programs as requested
- Perform other duties as requested
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator.
Education
- Grade 12 or equivalency
- Home Support Worker Certification
- Possess a valid BC Driver’s License (Class 4 is an asset) with clean Drivers Abstract
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
- WHMIS and Foodsafe certificates are considered an asset
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience
- Experience working in a Home Support or caregiving role
- Experience providing general household cleaning and meal preparation services
- Experience working with and supporting First Nations communities
Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)
- Possesses cultural appropriateness and sensitivity towards OKIB and Community
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proven ability to build and maintain respectful, culturally safe, and collaborative relationships with Indigenous individuals, families, and communities
- Strong client-service skills with a compassionate, professional, and respectful approach to care
- Ability to work independently while upholding client safety, confidentiality, privacy, and dignity
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and application of Universal Precautions, infection prevention practices, and safe body mechanics
- Physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including frequent bending, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Ability to perform routine housekeeping duties, including dishwashing, floor cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and sanitary home environment
- Proficient in basic computer skills, including email, electronic documentation, and Microsoft Office applications
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE
$28.12 per hour.
Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways:
Email: recruiting@okanagan.org
Mail or drop off: 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
If you have accessibility needs, please contact Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references
Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal Applicants as per section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
