Continuing Care Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) on Salt Spring Island is seeking a Casual Nursing Assistant to provide bedside care under supervision. You will take vital signs, assist with feeding and hygiene, and help transport patients as needed in a hospital setting.

The role supports social and recreational activities and may include light clerical duties to maintain patient charts. Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide Registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned residents and patients under supervision.
• Take temperature, pulse, and respiration and assist with feeding, personal hygiene, and transport of patients.
• Assist in programs for social, recreational, diversional, and physical therapy; perform basic clerical duties.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Nursing Assistant Program

BC Care Aide Registry

Job description

Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Aug. 31 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, and under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, provides nursing care to assigned residents and patients. Performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to patient care duties relating to feeding, personal hygiene, and transporting of patients. Assists in the various programmes for social, recreational, diversional, and physical therapy and performs clerical duties such as assembling and maintaining patient charts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registered with the BC Care Aide Registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.