Connect with Your Community
Become a Member
Stay connected to the events and activities of Hornby Denman Health, and show your support with an annual membership. This also entitles you to a vote at our AGM. Memberships are $5 and available at our main office, or select ‘membership’ on our online donation portal. Choose ‘automatic renewal’ to keep your membership up to date automatically.
Volunteer and Join Our Team
We love and appreciate our volunteers! There are many opportunities to become involved - driving people to appointments, helping at a fundraising event, or participating in one of our committees. Your voice matters in your community, and you are a valuable link in our chain of care.
Please contact our Care Coordinator at (250) 792-5889 or email Care Coordinator for more information.
Job Opportunities
Community Seniors Outreach Worker - Hornby Island
We are hiring a Community Seniors Outreach Worker for our Home Assist program on Hornby Island. Home Assist helps older adults remain independent in our local community by providing seniors with access to practical and caring help such as housekeeping, grocery shopping, companionship, rides and more.
The Outreach Worker is responsible for assisting with a variety of day-to-day physical, emotional, and social supports, and life skills assistance including:
Supporting clients with meal planning, meal preparation and groceries,
Performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, etc,
Performing residence maintenance duties such as yard work and moving firewood,
Assisting clients with access to various social and recreational activities,
Following an established plan and completing related records and documentation.
The successful applicant will be organized, personable, reliable, and a supportive team member. They will have a valid Class V BC Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle and recent related experience or training.
This position is part time, approximately 16-21 hours per week and it is eligible for the Society’s benefit plan.
Hourly starting rate is $27.68/hour. Position to start immediately. Job Description available on our website at hornbydenmanhealth.com.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to jane@hornbydenmanhealth.com indicating the position you are applying for.
Closing date for applications is Jan 15, 2025
Hornby Denman Health encourages applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and of differing abilities.
Donate
Hornby Denman Health is a non-profit organization and registered charity that depends on grants, public funding and your donations to provide our services. Please donate and consider a recurring monthly donation.
We are also innovators in community-based care, and thanks to support from the Investment Readiness Fund, we are working on ways to increase our sustainability. Our goals include creating a transitional/palliative care space on each island. If you are considering a bequest and would like more information, please contact our Executive Director at (250) 335-2885.