About Community Apothecary
Community Apothecary is an independent, no-public-access pharmacy that offers a hard-working yet low-stress environment. We are committed to delivering exceptional, harm reduction-oriented care to our community. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary team includes Emergency Medical Responders, Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Family Doctors, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Workers, and Community Mental Health Teams.
EMR Opportunity
Work in a rewarding community setting!
We are seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to join our team in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES). In this role, you will work directly with individuals living in supported housing who face mental health and substance use challenges. Your focus will be on medication delivery, Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) witnessing, patient engagement, and overdose (OD) recognition and response. This position is integral to our harm reduction approach and offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of community members.
Responsibilities
- Medication Delivery & OAT Witnessing: Deliver medications to clients in supported housing and witness OAT (Opioid Agonist Therapy) dosing, ensuring safe and proper medication administration.
- Patient Engagement: Provide compassionate, respectful engagement with clients, building rapport to support medication adherence and overall well-being.
- Overdose Recognition & Response: Monitor clients for signs of overdose or other medical emergencies; respond quickly and effectively, including administering naloxone and calling for additional medical help when necessary.
- Documentation: Maintain thorough, confidential documentation of medication administration, client interactions, and any notable changes in client health or behavior.
- Team Communication: Communicate and collaborate with the pharmacy team and other healthcare providers regarding client progress, medication issues, and any concerns – ensuring continuity of care in a team-based environment.
Qualifications
- Valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) licence/certification in BC (Emergency Medical Assistant Level I) – required
- Experience or interest in working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges – asset
- Empathetic and comfortable working within a harm reduction framework
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Part-time, permanent position
- Starting wage: $22.00 per hour
- Paid time off (6%)
Work Schedule
Work Location: On-site (within Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside supported housing sites)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Paid time off
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
