CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Chief Executive Officer
-Since 1898, the Health & Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) has taken care of British Columbians through healthcare initiatives tailored to the communities it serves. An independent, BC-based not-for-profit organization, Care BC continues this tradition of caring today with preventive and supportive health services that keep people healthy and in the comfort of their own homes and communities. Guided by its mission to provide health promotion and supportive care services to communities in British Columbia, Care BC’s charitable programs – Meals on Wheels, Family Respite Centre, and Community Integration Project – focus on supporting seniors, caregivers, and other people at risk of isolation.
This is a pivotal time for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join Care BC and support the organization as it sets a vision for the future that includes a brand-new respite centre on the North Shore that’s due to open in 2025.
The CEO is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s operations including program growth, staff development, financial management, and fundraising. Reporting to the Board of Directors, they will ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission and serving the community effectively. A strong advocate for the organization, the CEO will promote awareness of programs and goals and will also be responsible for cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with key external partners including donors, funders, and community leaders. The CEO will work closely and collaboratively with the Board to guide strategy for the organization, providing institutional knowledge and context for new and returning Board members, and will effectively lead staff and volunteer teams to ensure operational priorities and objectives are being met. As a mentor to staff, the CEO will motivate and empower the team to achieve their best work.
As the ideal candidate you are an experienced, credible, and reliable association and/or non-profit executive who is passionate about Care BC’s mission and able to lead the organization with excellence while empathizing with its clients and their unique life circumstances. You bring operational and senior leadership expertise, with experience motivating and supporting both staff and volunteers. Committed to achieving Care BC’s goals, you are an excellent communicator who is able to represent and advocate for Care BC to a variety of audiences, and you are also able to support the team to provide culturally-appropriate services to a highly diverse clientele. You bring progressive senior management and leadership experience within a professional association or not-for-profit organization, and you have a track record in raising funds. You have ideally run all aspects of an organization and worked closely with Boards of Directors to guide strategy development and set priorities.
The targeted salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.
If this is the next step in your professional career, please visit our website and submit your application to Matthew Bell or Allison Rzen at www.pfmsearch.com.
This is a pivotal time for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join Care BC and support the organization as it sets a vision for the future that includes a brand-new respite centre on the North Shore that’s due to open in 2025.
The CEO is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s operations including program growth, staff development, financial management, and fundraising. Reporting to the Board of Directors, they will ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission and serving the community effectively. A strong advocate for the organization, the CEO will promote awareness of programs and goals and will also be responsible for cultivating and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with key external partners including donors, funders, and community leaders. The CEO will work closely and collaboratively with the Board to guide strategy for the organization, providing institutional knowledge and context for new and returning Board members, and will effectively lead staff and volunteer teams to ensure operational priorities and objectives are being met. As a mentor to staff, the CEO will motivate and empower the team to achieve their best work.
As the ideal candidate you are an experienced, credible, and reliable association and/or non-profit executive who is passionate about Care BC’s mission and able to lead the organization with excellence while empathizing with its clients and their unique life circumstances. You bring operational and senior leadership expertise, with experience motivating and supporting both staff and volunteers. Committed to achieving Care BC’s goals, you are an excellent communicator who is able to represent and advocate for Care BC to a variety of audiences, and you are also able to support the team to provide culturally-appropriate services to a highly diverse clientele. You bring progressive senior management and leadership experience within a professional association or not-for-profit organization, and you have a track record in raising funds. You have ideally run all aspects of an organization and worked closely with Boards of Directors to guide strategy development and set priorities.
The targeted salary range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.
If this is the next step in your professional career, please visit our website and submit your application to Matthew Bell or Allison Rzen at www.pfmsearch.com.
Respite Assistant - Family Respite Centre
Casual Positions
About Us:
The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is an independent, BC-based not-for-profit organization committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. Our mission is to promote health and deliver supportive care services to communities throughout British Columbia.
We operate a range of charitable programs, including Meals on Wheels, the Community Integration Project, and the Family Respite Centre in Vancouver, with plans for a new centre in the North Shore. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are essential to our success and the fulfillment of our mission.
We have wonderful caring staff that provides healthcare services to frail and vulnerable seniors in a homelike setting at the Family Respite Centre. We are looking for Casual Respite Assistants to join our team.
Position Overview:
Casual Respite Assistants are responsible to provide assistance to clients with activities of daily living and personal care. They also implement and participate in established activities of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program.
We are seeking unique individuals with community volunteer or work experience with seniors in adult day programs, independent and/or assisted living retirement communities. We have a very small casual list to ensure staff get as much work as they want; we have short shifts (4, 5, 5.5, 6.5 hours) and 7.5 hour shifts. Our programs are 7 days a week, with the Adult Day Program operating Monday to Friday.
As a casual, we ask you have a minimum availability of 2 shifts per week and either days/evenings, days/nights or evenings/nights – or if you wish all three shifts’ days/evening/nights.
If you can lead a group (in the Adult Day Program) with confidence and support the activities planned for the group this may be of interest to you. If you can also support our clients by providing personal care to 12 overnight individuals who are fragile seniors living at home and coming to the Family Respite Centre for short stays to give their loved ones respite, a casual position may be for you!
This opportunity may appeal to Health Care Aides who have experience in therapeutic activity programs - in working with seniors and activity workers.
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
We are located at 49th & Vivian in the Killarney area of Vancouver. We are on a direct bus line and in a neighbourhood with free street parking.
How to Apply:
Visit our website at www.carebc.ca for more information.
If you are interested in working with us and have the above experience and qualifications, please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in a casual position and what shifts you are available to work to: Attn: Human Resources at [email protected].
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
September 2024
Wage range: $27.92-29.6
The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is an independent, BC-based not-for-profit organization committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. Our mission is to promote health and deliver supportive care services to communities throughout British Columbia.
We operate a range of charitable programs, including Meals on Wheels, the Community Integration Project, and the Family Respite Centre in Vancouver, with plans for a new centre in the North Shore. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are essential to our success and the fulfillment of our mission.
We have wonderful caring staff that provides healthcare services to frail and vulnerable seniors in a homelike setting at the Family Respite Centre. We are looking for Casual Respite Assistants to join our team.
Position Overview:
Casual Respite Assistants are responsible to provide assistance to clients with activities of daily living and personal care. They also implement and participate in established activities of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program.
We are seeking unique individuals with community volunteer or work experience with seniors in adult day programs, independent and/or assisted living retirement communities. We have a very small casual list to ensure staff get as much work as they want; we have short shifts (4, 5, 5.5, 6.5 hours) and 7.5 hour shifts. Our programs are 7 days a week, with the Adult Day Program operating Monday to Friday.
As a casual, we ask you have a minimum availability of 2 shifts per week and either days/evenings, days/nights or evenings/nights – or if you wish all three shifts’ days/evening/nights.
If you can lead a group (in the Adult Day Program) with confidence and support the activities planned for the group this may be of interest to you. If you can also support our clients by providing personal care to 12 overnight individuals who are fragile seniors living at home and coming to the Family Respite Centre for short stays to give their loved ones respite, a casual position may be for you!
This opportunity may appeal to Health Care Aides who have experience in therapeutic activity programs - in working with seniors and activity workers.
Position Requirements and Qualifications:
- Current and valid first aid, CPR and Food Safe Level 1 certificates
- Satisfactory criminal record check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General - Criminal Record Checks Program
- Recent satisfactory tuberculosis screening document and a doctor’s note indicating you are physically and mentally able to work with vulnerable seniors in a licensed care setting
- Current Registration as a BC Care Aide & Community Worker
We are located at 49th & Vivian in the Killarney area of Vancouver. We are on a direct bus line and in a neighbourhood with free street parking.
How to Apply:
Visit our website at www.carebc.ca for more information.
If you are interested in working with us and have the above experience and qualifications, please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in a casual position and what shifts you are available to work to: Attn: Human Resources at [email protected].
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
September 2024
Wage range: $27.92-29.6
Nurse (RN/RPN) - Family Respite Centre
Great team atmosphere, home-like setting providing services to clients and their families who are seeking respite care in the community. Clients are short-stay in our 12 bed overnight unit or attending our Adult Day Program. The Family Respite Centre is located in the Killarney area of Vancouver. Easy commute – bus stops in front of the building or there is free neighbourhood street parking.
We are seeking Nurses who enjoy working with frail seniors and their families. You work with a team of dedicated support staff who assist in nursing care and therapeutic recreation activities.
Casual positions available 7 am to 3 pm; 3 pm to 11 pm or 11 pm to 7 am. Positions covered by BCNU Master Collective Agreement.
Salary Range: $ $41.42- $59.52 per hour
Qualifications:
If you are interested in working with us and have the above experience and credentials, please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in a casual position and what shifts you are available to work to: [email protected] Human Resources Team. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are seeking Nurses who enjoy working with frail seniors and their families. You work with a team of dedicated support staff who assist in nursing care and therapeutic recreation activities.
Casual positions available 7 am to 3 pm; 3 pm to 11 pm or 11 pm to 7 am. Positions covered by BCNU Master Collective Agreement.
Salary Range: $ $41.42- $59.52 per hour
Qualifications:
- Current, active registration with the BC provincial nursing regulatory body.
- Current first aid and CPR certification.
- 5 - 7 years nursing experience in community, medical, geriatric psychiatry or gerontology to include experience working with the physically and mentally frail elderly and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and psychosocial skills with all cultures and groups.
- Demonstrated competency in English and communication skills.
- Demonstrated capacity for flexibility, initiative and innovation.
- Personal commitment to continuing education, professional accountability for practice, maintenance of knowledge base and skills in the area of practice are necessary attributes in the position of team leader.
If you are interested in working with us and have the above experience and credentials, please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in a casual position and what shifts you are available to work to: [email protected] Human Resources Team. We look forward to hearing from you!