Care Aide (Acute)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Richmond; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Care Aide to support client- and family-centered care in Richmond. The role works under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or designate and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver personal and nursing care.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring clients, documenting observations, and using mechanical aids for mobility and transfers.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 and successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care per established care plans (bathing, grooming, meals, oral hygiene).
• Provide assistance in nursing care; take temperature, pulse and respiration and document on patient chart.
• Respond to call bells/alarms and monitor clients’ progress and behaviour changes.
• Utilize mechanical aids (beds, lifts, wheelchairs, stretchers) to transport clients and assist with transfers.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse or designate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Education

Health Care Assistant Program

BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry registration

Tools

Patient Care Information Systems

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Care Aide works under the functional direction of a Registered Nurse or other designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of client care. Following established care plans provides personal care; bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene. Provides assistance in the delivery of nursing care; takes temperature, pulse and respiration, documents on patient’s chart and responds to call bells/alarms. Observes and monitors clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports significant observations. Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds, lifts, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport clients and provides assistance with positioning, lifting and/or transferring clients utilizing established lifting/safety techniques. Maintains a clean and safe environment for clients and staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience Grade 10 and successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively and respectfully.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to successfully complete relevant VCH education, training, and orientation. Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment (including Patient Care Information Systems)The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.