Care Aide (Hospice)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Richmond; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Richmond, BC, is hiring a Care Aide to work within the Rotary Hospice team. You will assist with personal care, monitor residents, and follow established care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The role emphasizes compassionate, culturally safe care, safety, and teamwork. VCH offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, wellness supports, and recognition programs, with a focus on equity and inclusive environments.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 (including English 10).
• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program with one-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current/Active Registration with BC Community Health Worker and Care Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene per care plans.
• Respond to call bells/alarms and monitor residents' progress and changes.
• Assist with transfers using lifts and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents and staff.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Client-centered care

Body mechanics

Injury prevention

Lifts & transfers

Violence prevention

Dementia care

Harm reduction

Tech literacy

Communication

Self-care support

Cultural safety

Teamwork

Workplace safety

Physical ability

Education

Grade 10

Health Care Assistant Program

BC CHW & Care Aide Registry

Job description

Salary range: CAD $29.76/Hr. - CAD $31.64/Hr.

Come work as a Care Aide with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Rotary Hospice team in Richmond, BC.

Within the context of a resident/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 nurse designate and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the delivery of compassionate and culturally safe resident/client care. Following established care plans provides personal care; bathes, grooms, dresses, assists with meals and oral hygiene and performs nursing care duties as applicable. Responds to call bells/alarms. Observes and monitors resident/clients’ progress, symptoms and behavioural changes and reports/records significant observations. Utilizes mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs and stretchers to transport resident/clients and provides assistance with lifting and/or transferring of resident/clients following established lifting/safety techniques. Maintains a clean and safe environment for residents/clients and staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Grade 10 (including English 10).
• Graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program, one-year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current/Active Registration with BC Community Health Worker and Care Aide Registry.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of client-centered care and promoting independence.
• Demonstrates correct use of body-mechanics and knowledge of injury prevention.
• Knowledge and ability to operate mechanical lifts, following safe work procedures.
• Knowledge in workplace violence prevention including personal safety techniques.
• Knowledge of resident/client centered care with people with dementia.
• Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
• Basic technology literacy and ability to operate a computerized resident/client care information system and cellular phone.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal, nonverbal, and written skills through a variety of communication methods (e.g. paper and/or electronic chart, telephone and in-person).
• Basic knowledge of self-care and motivational support.
• Demonstrated ability to apply culturally safe and competent care, including when working with Indigenous peoples.
• Ability to organize workload priorities within a team environment.
• Ability to take directions from the health care team and clients.
• Ability to respond effectively and appropriate in a workplace setting.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

This posting is to facilitate the transfer for Rotary Hospice employees.

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.